Senior Buyer

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc.•Nashua, NH

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About The Position

The Senior Buyer leads procurement to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials and services to meet organizational needs. This position supports a growing business and has responsibility for driving competitive supply strategies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to work independently with excellent business & financial acumen, proficient working with cross-functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change. This is a full time, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or a technical field
7 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, with management or supervisory experience (preferred)
Prior experience utilizing an ERP system is a must and knowledge of the Visual ERP system is a plus
Proven negotiation skills and cost reduction successes
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Broad technical/engineering experience so as to clearly understand required specifications to assess build vs buy alternatives
Ability and flexibility to travel domestically as needed
Strong communications skills including oral, written and presentation

Responsibilities

Actively maintains and further develops strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
Lead sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve favorable outcomes while mitigating risk.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to consistently support both production and service demands, preventing shortages while minimizing excess stock.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, supplier consolidation, or alternative sourcing.
Identify and implement continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste across the supply chain.
Partner with engineering and production teams on new product introductions and material sourcing.
Support quality assurance in resolving supplier quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
Provide purchasing insights during production planning meetings.
Utilize ERP system to maintain accurate purchasing data and drive efficient procurement processes.
Train and mentor junior buyers on best practices in procurement and vendor management.
Maintain all blanket purchase orders and contractual purchasing agreements with vendors.
Ensures compliance with policies pertaining to procurement under GSSI’s delegation of authority.