Buyer III

Cadrex Southampton • Southampton, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Senior Buyer responsible for commercial aspects of purchasing and supply chain, including purchasing, supplier performance management, cost management and negotiations, and material and part sourcing. The role manages larger spend and supplier relationships and includes supervisory responsibilities. This is an onsite position with a Monday–Friday 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 Microsoft 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as APICS or CP1M.
• A BS/BA degree in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, business accounting, or a technical field; technical fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day business relationships with key suppliers, including ordering, communicating demand, volume, and delivery-time changes, 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 influence 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• Monthly remote-work stipend for qualifying remote employees.
• 401(k) investment plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Education support program.
• Safety eyeglasses and shoe reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior