Senior Buyer

ITW • Gallatin, TN

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for buying direct materials for production and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Perform complex data analysis, recommending action based on insights gained from the analysis. Lead and facilitate process improvement projects, analyzing existing processes and leading improvement initiatives based on data analysis to strengthen ITW capabilities. Supports forecasting geared towards providing early warnings of positive or negative trends in specific areas of the supply chain. Supervises the daily activities of the overall purchasing function, including 1 direct report and sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or 6 years’ working experience comparable with the position.
• Prior ERP experience is required.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to work with suppliers and find front to back savings
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Suite, PowerPoint), IT applications and general office equipment.
• Detail-oriented, and well organized.
• Understanding and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to complete work within time constraints,
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and the ability to interact effectively with all levels within the company, clients and customers
• Able to function independently, exercising independent judgment and decision making within his/her level of authority.
• Able to train, lead and coach direct report(s), set expectations, provide and support growth opportunities to help develop new skills and improve performance.
• Strong leadership characteristics, such as but not limited to: Self-motivated, takes initiative to continuously learn, Thrives on the success of others and the team, Thrives in ambiguous situations. Adapts quickly to new situations and circumstances, Ability to effectively manage direct reports, Self-aware, recognizes his/her strengths and development needs and Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP ERP system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing functions such as but not limited to; pricing, outside processing, purchase components and FTB savings.
• Responsible for purchasing component materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.
• Monitoring inventory to support production.
• Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
• Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.
• Investigates and qualifies suppliers.
• Monitors market trends and conditions; working with the leadership team to provide data and alert team to any potential risks or issues.
• Developing metrics, that measures existing processes with the aim of presenting findings, Facilitating continuous improvements,
• Supervises direct report(s), ensuring they understand the job duties, setting expectations, monitoring employee’s productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching,
• Supervises all purchasing related activities such as but not limited to, MRO and non-production related purchasing and related receiving.
• Supports all CapEx projects.
• Ensures compliance to all purchasing and finance policies.
• Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision.
• Follow all rules, regulations and work processes set forth by the company.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Attend any ITW required training include but not limited to, safety training, policy training and other training activities.
• Other duties as deemed necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior