Buyer

Champion Homes•Decatur, IN

About The Position

Reporting directly to the VP of Purchasing, the Buyer is accountable for Vendor negotiations and executing contracts for all US manufacturing locations. The Buyer is responsible for vendor resource planning, resolving vendor matters, and implementing raw material strategies that achieve service and costs objectives. This role will support budget setting activities, publish supplier performance, tariff mitigation and report out other supply chain metrics.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all input.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors.
Problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with NAVISION/Oracle and or similar ERP would be strongly preferred.
Experience in Home Building and or Construction preferred.

Responsibilities

Justify the selection of services based on competitive pricing guidelines while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Lead cost-saving initiatives within assigned categories to optimize procurement expenditures.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors to ensure reliable and high-quality supply.
Utilize computer systems to generate usage reports for RFQ (Request for Quotation) purposes and conduct cost comparisons.
Identify, research, and vet new vendors, ensuring they meet internal and external compliance requirements. Evaluate suppliers based on competitive pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.
Work closely with the Product Development team to identify and implement standard materials and new product solutions.
Ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of procurement records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
Comply with all required property control policies and procedures.
Oversee procurement activities related to assigned categories, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
Act as a liaison between corporate purchasing and suppliers, addressing quality concerns, product updates, and specification changes.
Work with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues when escalated by production facilities.
Assist with long-term planning, category strategy development, and continuous improvement efforts for assigned categories.
Develop and implement sourcing, negotiation, and contracting strategies to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Support the enhancement of procurement processes, systems, and training to align with corporate, business unit, and plant objectives.
Provide ongoing procurement support to manufacturing plants as needed.
Track and evaluate supplier performance for assigned raw materials and vendors.
Maintain and update ERP master data related to selected raw materials and vendors.
Contribute to budget-setting activities and cost projections for designated categories.