Senior Buyer

Filtration Group Corp•Reedsburg, WI

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services essential to manufacturing operations. This role plays a strategic part in maintaining supply continuity, optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and supporting production schedules while ensuring quality and compliance with company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Proven experience of negotiating contracts and managing suppliers.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with global sourcing.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
CPSM, CSCP, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Review requisitions and execute planned orders for materials.
Build rapport and hold suppliers accountable to maintain strong and dependable relationships focused on service, quality and cost
Identify alternative suppliers and negotiate most favorable total cost of ownership
Responsible for department’s KPI’s including PPV, DIO, DPO and Cost Savings Funnels
Lead the SIOP process with cross functional teams to ensure demand planning accuracy
Monitor raw material and finished good shortages and expedite as necessary.
Plan, process, and maintain purchase orders to meet business requirements.
Follow up on open orders and ensure on time delivery.
Record, track and resolve supplier non-conformances.
Process returns for non-conforming materials and expedites replacements as necessary.
Negotiate with suppliers to improve price, lead time and service expectations to improve cash conversion cycles.
Set up part numbers for purchased items as needed, including pricing, costing, lead time, supplier and MRP planning information. (Not sure if this is accurate, but something regarding your ERP system here would work)
Verify and approve invoices. Resolve any invoice discrepancies with the accounts payable team.
Investigate and provide accurate responses to inquiries.