NEW Senior Procurement Buyer - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation to Winsted, CT)
About The Position
The selected candidate will provide support to two major Procurement Teams to ensure Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies. Procurement strategies include, but are not limited to, the security of supply, cost savings, optimization of processes, and supplier risk mitigation. The overall goal is to support the production schedule while obtaining the best achievable value for supplies and services while maintaining compliance with company procedures. The company is a well-known global provider of advanced engineered solutions, a publicly traded entity with a 75-year legacy of growth and innovation. It is recognized for its outstanding corporate culture, Forbes recognition as a top global employer, and over $7 billion in revenue.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
- U.S. person status as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident).
Nice To Haves
- 5 years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.
- Experience in ORACLE, or a similar type of Enterprise Business Systems experience.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections.
- Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for a better understanding of Plant operations.
- Customer-oriented personality.
Responsibilities
- Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on the Plant requirements.
- Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine the best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times that align with Plant goals.
- Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
- Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes, and vendor promise dates.
- Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution.
- Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers.
- Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, etc) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution.
- Assist in the onboarding of new suppliers and new item set-ups.
- Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits.
- Provide excellent and attentive support to overall business operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and more
- 9% 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match with employer contributions to your Retirement Savings Plan each pay period
- Robust training programs and a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and development
- Free on-site fitness center membership
- Relocation expenses covered in full
- Option to work remotely for the first 30–60 days while settling in
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
