Role OverviewThe Senior Buyer will perform daily purchasing activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead contract negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
What You Will Do
The Senior Buyer will analyze and challenge vendors on price increases, track and report monthly key spending and cost savings, and resolve purchase price variations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Senior Buyer will identify cost-saving opportunities, develop and implement sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
Requirements
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of proven experience as a professional buyer
- Business savvy and can comprehend financial impacts on buying decisions
- Organized and can prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong contract negotiation skills with demonstrated success in achieving cost reductions and favorable supplier agreements
- Analytical and can assess data for making purchasing decisions
- Ability to clearly present ideas to management, peers, and suppliers
- Sound understanding of purchasing processes and incoterms
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products, particularly Excel
- Strong customer focus with ability to build internal and external relationship
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems and inventory management practices
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