Senior Buyer
Core
Oversee plant procurement of raw materials, manage supplier relationships, and lead inventory reconciliation processes for manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Raw material supply chain for production
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Raw material sourcing, supplier relationship management, RFP/RFQ process, inventory reconciliation, SAP/ERP proficiency, team leadership, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Supply chain certifications (APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPSM), Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, advanced Power BI/data modeling, physical inventory process experience
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI
Responsibilities
Source and procure raw materials to support production; manage supplier quality and total cost of ownership; facilitate raw material projects across functional areas; lead purchasing associates through performance reviews and mentoring; oversee monthly physical inventory and outsourcing inventory reconciliations; drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with direct reports