Sr Buyer, Raw Materials

ASSA ABLOY•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Senior Buyer manages procurement activities for raw materials, particularly steel and aluminum, and other assigned categories. The role applies market and forecast/demand analysis, sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and purchase order management to support business needs. Key performance measures include delivering annual cost-saving projects and negotiating long-term supply arrangements. The Senior Buyer also manages projects and maintains positive relationships with suppliers and internal customers to advance business initiatives. This high-profile individual-contributor role collaborates with peers and leaders across functions and levels within the Business Segment. Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment, with occasional visits to production and warehouse/yard facilities. The position requires occasional travel, including some overnight travel by ground or air, and may include international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or Engineering.
At least five years of comprehensive procurement experience in a manufacturing industry, including management of supplier performance objectives for quality, price, and delivery.
At least three years of recent experience purchasing steel coil and aluminum extrusions.
Proficiency in ERP systems to execute accurate transactions and extract data for analysis and decision support.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; intermediate-level Word and Excel skills are essential.
Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Valid driver license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Responsibilities

Process purchase orders from requisitions; confirm and follow up on orders; research and resolve late deliveries, order changes, and invoice discrepancies.
Handle day-to-day issues related to raw material availability and quality.
Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to reduce spend in target categories according to annual goals.
Evaluate new and existing suppliers, monitor supplier performance, and ensure effective corrective actions for under-performing suppliers when appropriate.
Interpret manufacturing specifications and other requirements to obtain vendor quotations.
Assemble facts and data to make sourcing decisions that balance financial, manufacturing, quality, and delivery requirements.
Analyze spend and vendor performance to identify trends and opportunities, using Excel modeling tools to forecast scenarios.
Operate a motor vehicle to travel locally between locations and to customer or vendor sites; operate rental vehicles during out-of-town travel as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain regular attendance at the workplace.
Travel occasionally, including some overnight travel by ground or air; some international travel may be required.