Sr. Buyer

Shape Corp•Grand Haven, MI

55d

About The Position

Procures materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with purchasing products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods or services. Communicates with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
5+ years experience in a purchasing role preferred.
Prior experience with relevant manufacturing processes, i.e. CNC, machining, stamping, welding, injection molding.
Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks with tight timeframes.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Responsibilities

Execute all activities associated with the quoting of "business processes"
Provide support for profit improvement for business/job award to end of production
Audit various supplier quote items for presentation to Business Units, including but not limited to;
Material content breakdown
Supplier cost and tooling breakdown
Supplier selection analysis
Ensure accurate completion of quotes, quote summaries, schedules and releases.
Communicate to Business Teams trends within the commodities that may impact pricing, quality or availability.
Drive continuous improvement of all processes related to the procurement of materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies that support the organization's production needs.
Participate in departmental strategic planning within Shape's internal systems as well as the supply base.
Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.