Sr Buyer

Albany International Corp.•Portsmouth, NH

14d

About The Position

The Sr Buyer is responsible for supporting the Corporate Supply Chain Management/Finance teams with data gathering and analysis, supplier interaction via commodity responsibility, procurement support for Corporate, the Business Units and their different sites, and the direct support of management. Local site procurement support will include global contract negotiation and sourcing of indirect materials including contract services for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), capital equipment. Sources and issues subcontract for IT/HR subcontracts, machinery, equipment, tools, software, hardware, packaging materials, parts, services such as company cars, travel cards, and/or supplies necessary for corporate contracts and businesses operations. Manages material aspects for assigned commodity groups. Prepares, issues, and reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, approves payment and maintains necessary records. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules. Tracks and manages supplier performance and is the key relationship manager for assigned suppliers. Responsible for compliance to Company policies and procedures. Supports procurement activities in a corporate centralized environment with colleagues in multiple locations Develops solution to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Communicates professionally both verbally and in writing with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization Provides record keeping support as needed Represents organization as a primary contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Prepares proposal requests, consistent with the requirements of the contract. Develops new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing. Solicits and awards purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract. Travel may be requested on an occasional basis up to 25% (always subject to change based on business conditions)

Requirements

3+ years of related experience
Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
Bachelor Degree
Strong aptitude for negotiations including some significant demonstrated success
Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations
Ability to assess internal risks of designs or processes that limit supply options
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Computer skills: word documents, excel and power point
SAP experience highly desirable
Attention to details
Cost savings driven and understanding of impact to the bottom line
Cost-analysis skills and understanding of market drivers
Ability to multitask, manage time effectively
Out of the box thinking
Goal Driven
Sense of Urgency
"Hands-on" style

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing suppliers based in the Americas, Europe and Asia is preferred

Responsibilities

supporting the Corporate Supply Chain Management/Finance teams with data gathering and analysis
supplier interaction via commodity responsibility
procurement support for Corporate, the Business Units and their different sites
direct support of management
Local site procurement support will include global contract negotiation and sourcing of indirect materials including contract services for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), capital equipment
Sources and issues subcontract for IT/HR subcontracts, machinery, equipment, tools, software, hardware, packaging materials, parts, services such as company cars, travel cards, and/or supplies necessary for corporate contracts and businesses operations
Manages material aspects for assigned commodity groups
Prepares, issues, and reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, approves payment and maintains necessary records
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules
Tracks and manages supplier performance and is the key relationship manager for assigned suppliers
Responsible for compliance to Company policies and procedures
Supports procurement activities in a corporate centralized environment with colleagues in multiple locations
Develops solution to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.
Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
Communicates professionally both verbally and in writing with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
Provides record keeping support as needed
Represents organization as a primary contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Prepares proposal requests, consistent with the requirements of the contract.
Develops new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing. Solicits and awards purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.