Senior Buyer
About The Position
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer to coordinate procurement of products and services, ensuring adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to support the manufacture of music education, performing arts, and athletic products. The position is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Owatonna, Minnesota, and involves minimal travel during office hours. The Senior Buyer develops supplier relationships and takes a strategic approach to managing assigned commodities. The role works with suppliers and internal departments on inventory reduction, new product development, cost reduction and analysis, and supplier performance. It also includes purchasing and coordinating parts and services, sourcing alternate suppliers, implementing supplier contracts, and leading supplier improvements. The Senior Buyer provides work direction to the Buyer Assistant on expediting, order placement, and other routine responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a similar field and at least four years of purchasing experience; alternatively, at least six years of similar work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of commodity markets, suppliers, and specifications.
- Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Must have CPIM or CSCP certification, or be working toward certification.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop favorable working relationships with suppliers and review their capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased component parts and services.
- Manage assigned commodities strategically, collaborating with suppliers and internal departments on inventory reduction, new product development, cost reduction and analysis, and supplier performance.
- Purchase and coordinate assigned parts and services to achieve the required quality and cost while maintaining low inventory.
- Monitor pricing fluctuations and compare them against industry standards reflected in published commodity prices.
- Develop and recommend alternate sources of supply using the Total Cost of Ownership methodology.
- Implement contracts for required suppliers.
- Source new products and identify new suppliers for existing parts as needed.
- Lead supplier productivity, lead-time, and quality improvements to meet company operating needs.
- Assist the Buyer Assistant by providing work direction on expediting, placing orders, and other routine responsibilities.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
