Buyer Senior

GW Lisk Company Inc•Clifton Springs, NY

23h

About The Position

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing assigned commodities while driving supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness. This role requires strong analytical skills, independent decision‑making, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Buyer will work closely with Supply Chain leadership to support corporate strategies and ensure supply continuity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
7–10 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret drawings / technical documentation
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of measurable results
Strong technical skills – Ability to support commercial and sourcing requirements for new product development
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Syteline experience is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative cross‑functional relationships
Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute procurement strategies
Strong tactical execution skills, particularly in time‑sensitive scenarios
Ability to align commodity strategy to broader supply chain objectives
Highly motivated, self‑directed, and capable of working independently
Strong financial and business acumen
Innovative and results oriented
Professional communication, interpersonal skills, and business etiquette
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Nice To Haves

Syteline experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of demand requirements; RFQ solicitation, quote review, negotiation and order placement
Responsible for leading and/or participating in contract negotiation
Responsible for PPV awareness within commodity and annual savings
Responsible for open order management and supplier on-time delivery
Responsible for managing order exceptions (late lines, expedites, cancels)
Responsible for facilitating weekly supplier engagement calls for full understanding and management of the open book of business
Develop and strengthen business relationships with suppliers and internal cross functional teams
Work with Commodity Manager and Senior Leadership to gain a solid understanding of strategic direction and supply requirements, corporate business objectives and priorities to develop global supply strategies.
Utilize critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and work towards resolution
Evaluate current workload and continuously look for opportunities for efficiency
Initiate, lead and participate in cross-functional teams in procurement, general continuous improvement projects as well as proactively supporting other team members in their tasks and activities
Continuous learning and development of category knowledge and methodologies driving innovation and organizational
Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills
Manage internal and external stakeholder engagements for efforts and program implementations
Receptive to feedback, open and willing to learn and grow within commodity and business environment
Works well and exhibits strength in working and thinking independently with minimal direct supervision
Exhibits leadership and interpersonal skills
Solve complex problems important to the success of the organization with the ability to draw on experience to yield successful results for the business
Strong background in Microsoft suite