Buyer III

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Southampton, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee commercial aspects of purchasing and the supply chain, including purchasing, supplier performance management, cost management and negotiations, and material and part sourcing. The role is responsible for larger spend and supplier management and includes supervisory responsibilities. This is an onsite position with an M–F schedule.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and inventory.
Strong supervisory experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
High computer literacy, including MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Extensive experience with accounting and inventory software, the Internet, order processing systems, and manufacturing software.
Ability in negotiation, team building, innovation, and change management.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, business accounting, or a technical field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as APICS or CP1M.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day business relationships with key suppliers, including ordering, communicating changes in demand, volume, or delivery timing, resolving issues, sharing end-user feedback, and following up on backorders.
Develop a strong understanding of suppliers and their capabilities.
Develop category sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
Identify, prioritize, and act on key business opportunities.
Apply an understanding of efficient materials flow and best practices.
Evaluate forecasting methods to improve buying decisions.
Collaborate and communicate across organizational levels and functions to achieve procurement goals and objectives.