Senior Buyer

SMS group USA • Pittsburgh, PA

10d

About The Position

The Senior Buyer independently performs complex procurement activities and leads assigned projects involving the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, supplies, and services. The role focuses on supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, supply risk management, spend analytics, ERP/MRP utilization, and troubleshooting. The Senior Buyer manages purchase orders from documentation and data entry through delivery, expediting, and issue reconciliation; analyzes commodity requirements; obtains and evaluates competitive bids; negotiates price, terms, and delivery; and monitors supplier performance. The position also prepares KPIs and reports, maintains purchasing-system data, supports compliance with company procedures, and assists with mentoring and training purchasing staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or five years of experience in purchasing, ERP/MRP systems, and supply chain operations in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated success achieving results in a team-driven environment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documentation such as engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate and build positive relationships with departments throughout the organization.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Knowledge of International Shipping Terms (INCO Terms).
• Results-oriented, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with business systems, including database software, manufacturing software, order-processing systems such as SAP or GSS, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete purchase order process, including documentation, data entry, submission, order expediting, delivery, and reconciliation of related issues.
• Analyze commodity requirements, including preliminary specifications, suitable suppliers, logistics, and delivery or schedule requirements.
• Obtain competitive domestic and international bids and evaluate and negotiate price, purchase terms, and delivery.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Ensure commodities are delivered in accordance with order terms, including price, schedule, and quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate and timely quotes, amendments, delivery, and quality data in purchasing systems and databases.
• Follow and enforce company policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Continuously assess supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery, and recommend procurement changes using measurable data.
• Prepare key performance indicators, reports, and data summaries.
• Support the organization's mission, values, and goals through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Assist in mentoring and training purchasing staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday time
• 401(k) with company match
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives

What This Job Offers

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