Sr Buyer

Buyer

Mentor, OH - Onsite

$75K-$95K Base Salary + Bonus

Summary

Our client, a growing manufacturer in the industrial products space, is seeking a Buyer to purchase complex and technical materials, components, and services, including custom items built to rigid specifications. Reporting to the VP of Operations and working alongside the Materials Managers, you will manage the international supplier base, negotiate long-term agreements, and drive year-over-year cost reductions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Experience with procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience purchasing complex, technical, or custom-designed items to rigid specifications

Experience managing international suppliers, open purchase orders, and inventory levels

Experience negotiating long-term agreements (LTAs) with key vendors

Track record of delivering documented cost savings

Responsibilities

Manage the international supplier base, including open purchase orders and inventory levels

Drive year-over-year cost reductions through the supply chain

Negotiate long-term agreements with key vendors

Implement supply chain strategy, policies, and procedures

Drive and track the annual offshore and outsourcing productivity target, partnering with sales and engineering to identify parts to outsource

Drive and track purchasing savings annually

Evaluate vendors and replace them as needed without disruption to the supply chain

Manage complex delivery schedules and purchase quantities to meet extended organizational requirements

Supervise and develop lower-level Buyers or Clerks as needed

Conduct business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, with honesty and integrity

Nice to Have

Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience

Prior experience supervising buyers or purchasing staff