Senior Buyer

PowerSecure, Inc. • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Buyer supports the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. The role manages commodity value and risk through analytical sourcing and purchasing practices, supplier coordination, and monitoring of purchasing and market patterns. The position also tracks and reports purchasing KPIs, supports corrective action and process improvement, and may involve occasional travel. The work arrangement is described as hybrid and on-site, with flexibility for different time zones and after-hours tasks as needed.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in a related role, including electronics manufacturing experience and ordering commodities.
• Extremely proficient in measuring data related to supplier performance.
• Strong understanding of terms, supply strategy, Kanban, VMI, and safety stock.
• Organized, open-minded, and motivated self-starter.
• Expert communication skills to support effective interactions with suppliers and a multi-layered workforce.
• Ability to develop technical, statistical, and fundamental assessments for each commodity.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones, if necessary.
• Flexibility for after-hours tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage value and mitigate risk for commodities, including copper, gold, oil, and off-the-shelf stock items, while running effective sourcing campaigns.
• Use a systematic and analytical approach to measure item usage cycles, including EAU, with initial benchmarks to reduce stockouts, increase blanket orders with scheduled JIT deliveries, and achieve lower negotiated prices.
• Review company purchasing practices and commodity buying patterns, and assess the market forces that apply to each commodity.
• Liaise with suppliers to help maintain supply-chain stability and reduce the risk of disruption.
• Track and report KPIs, including inventory dollars on hand versus on order or incoming purchase orders, PPV, competitive wins and losses, and inbound freight analysis.
• Support and enforce the Corrective Action process and issue CARs where necessary to support process improvement.
• Report findings and KPIs to the Director of Purchasing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed