Sr. Buyer/Planner

Allegion•Farmington, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Access Technologies, a division of Allegion, is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others. Senior Buyer/Planner, Stanley Access Technologies - Farmington, CT The Senior Buyer will own end-to-end procurement for assigned component categories supporting the Farmington Manufacturing Operation. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, and project leadership to ensure best-in-class cost, quality, and delivery performance. The Senior Buyer will also mentor and collaborate with the procurement team, production, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of manufacturing purchasing/procurement experience with demonstrated background in quoting, negotiating, planning, and supplier management.
Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus .
Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capability, and experience using data to drive decisions.
Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong negotiation skills and experience delivering cost reduction programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead or influence continuous improvement/lean initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or other supply chain/procurement credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Cross‑functional leadership and continuous improvement: partner with operations, engineering and finance to drive inventory optimization, supplier innovation and process improvements.
Mentor junior buyers and use procurement analytics/ERP tools to support decisions (experience with D365 F&O preferred).
Help lead procurement and planning for assigned categories: quoting, negotiating, ordering, and tracking all components.
Develop and execute category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate supply risk, and improve quality.
Own supplier relationships: evaluate and manage supplier performance, drive improvements in DSI, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality specifications.
Resolve supplier delivery issues, expedite critical material, and reschedule with suppliers to minimize production impact.
Collaborate with production and planning to maintain target inventory levels versus departmental goals; recommend and implement corrective actions.
Lead or support supplier development, qualification, and cost-reduction initiatives (including RFQs, supplier consolidation, contract negotiations).
Manage special projects, including new product introductions, short-run programs, and process improvement efforts.
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives in partnership with production and operations teams.
Maintain target customer service levels (~98%), monitor KPIs, and provide actionable reporting to stakeholders.
Mentor and coach junior buyers/planners; contribute to team process standardization and best practices.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred) to plan, place, and track orders and to analyze inventory and procurement data.
Travel up to 10%

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work