Buyer

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration•Reno, NV

44d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is seeking an experienced Buyer for its Reno, Nevada team. The Buyer oversees the purchasing process from order entry through product receipt for selected vendors using the ERP system. The role works frequently with vendors, customers, and internal departments to build strong relationships and support an efficient supply chain. The position analyzes sales, inventory, forecast, and demand-planning information to generate weekly MRP orders and recommend adjustments. It also manages supplier lead times, purchasing budgets, pricing, shipment dates, and order timing; coordinates direct-to-customer shipments; and helps control transportation costs while ensuring supplier deliveries meet IFOT expectations. The Buyer also creates and submits RFPs to identify better sources for cost, quality, and lead time. The successful candidate is energetic, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in an open, fast-paced environment. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration describes its culture as built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a purchasing-related role.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to present analysis.
Experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work overtime if needed.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process for a selection of vendors.
Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP.
Review forecast data against actual sales and recommend changes to demand planning.
Manage product lead times by supplier.
Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget and obtain approvals when applicable.
Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management.
Enforce shipment-date requirements with vendors and require approval for deviations.
Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments.
Expedite or delay orders based on customer needs and budget.
Oversee direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking.
Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors.
Communicate frequently with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales.
Process vendor returns.
Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services.
Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers.
Create and submit RFPs to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time.
Perform other duties requested by management.