Sr. Buyer

Tecomet, Inc • Wilmington, MA

9d

About The Position

Effectively manage inventory levels to meet production plans and operational
requirements while achieving established financial targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ year of progressively responsible purchasing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of SIOP, ERP, and MRP concepts and applications.
• Ability to lead, build relationships and influence an audience of peers and upper management.
• Ability to effectively present information and convey a clear message
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Team oriented

Nice To Haves

• CPIM, CSCP, OR CPM Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish an inventory strategy for raw material supply to support the SIOP process.
• Plan and procure raw materials to support plant operations.
• Monitor raw material procurement strategy to support LTA agreements.
• Develop and manage appropriate inventory levels for key production commodities to maintain the uninterrupted flow throughout the supply chain.
• Utilize ERP tools to make informed data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate outside services processing schedules.  Manage spend vs. budget.
• Develop and negotiate LTA and/or Supply Agreements to enhance supply stability/efficiency.
• Work directly with planners and manufacturing on any potential material delays, supplier disruptions, inventory discrepancies, etc.
• Collaborate directly with suppliers on purchasing initiatives, process improvement metrics, and relationship building.
• Provide key suppliers with a 15-18 month rolling forecast.
• Support management with risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Apply Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to improve processes and achieve key performance indicators.
• Track and monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Maintain data integrity of purchasing records in ERP software and network files.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees