Senior Buyer

Shippers Supply Inc•Golden Valley, MN

13d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer will oversee the full procure to pay process for assigned product category, with a focus on vendor negotiations, strategic procurement cost optimization, on time delivery, sourcing and process improvements. This position will play a lead role in day to day Purchasing functions while helping to support the Buyers and Purchasing Assistant.

Requirements

A minimum of 5+ years in a purchasing or buying role
High aptitude for working with numbers and analyzing data
2-year or 4-year business degree
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate level computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Cost Negotiation: maximize gross margin by purchasing at lowest possible cost.
Negotiate strategic purchasing plans with suppliers to obtain best cost and delivery terms.
Negotiate transactional purchase orders day to day of Shippers Supply’s non-standard items.
Lead procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
Mentor Buyer and Purchasing Assistant in best practices to obtain cost saving goals.
On Time Delivery: ensure timely receipt of requested product for our customers
Work with vendors to ensure quick turnaround for rush orders
Manage on-time delivery metric for vendors.
Vendor Compliance: drive vendor performance and follow up as needed.
Organize and lead vendor meetings to review scorecards.
Hold vendors accountable to meet our quality requirements.
Collaborating with vendors and marketing on selection of our Standard items.
Project Management: Determining what to buy, how to acquire it, and defining the project-specific requirements.
Sourcing new products.
Work Cross Departmentally to achieve Project Goals.
Review materials and sub-contracting work needed for Project.
Production Buying Requirements: Purchasing for Production activities.
Enter and update product records with correct settings to maintain product flow.
MRP maintenance and Replenish inventory.
Inventory Management: support optimal inventory levels.
Review inventory turns to ensure inventory balance meets company goals.
Manage returns of assigned categories.
Collaborating with other departments to minimize aged inventory.
Maintain replenishment levels from key vendors.
Continually look for ways to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for working safely at all times and providing a safe work environment for all employees.
All other duties as assigned.