Sr. Buyer
Core
Manages critical and complex procurement activities, including long-term purchase agreements and supplier negotiations for assigned commodities.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Supply chain operations and vendor relationships
Domain
Manufacturing / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> procurement contracts and supplier agreements
Required skills
supplier selection, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, price negotiation, inventory management, MRP coordination, source development, compliance management
Preferred skills
value analysis, engineering collaboration, market analysis, corrective action planning
Technologies
MRP systems, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001
Responsibilities
Review requisitions for completeness, select reliable sources, request bids, evaluate quotations, make final supplier selections, negotiate with suppliers on new procurements and existing orders, coordinate meetings with suppliers and internal departments, monitor inventory levels, draft purchase orders and long-term agreements, investigate and evaluate new sources of supply, handle engineering revisions, oversee department in absence of Purchasing Manager, maintain safe working environment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC