Sr. Buyer

CFS Brands LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer works in a collaborative, fast paced environment where they will be responsible for providing ultimate customer satisfaction of finished goods supply while achieving inventory levels and turns directives of the company. The Senior Buyer supports cross functional teams for rollouts, launches and other customer facing initiatives. The person in this position must possess solid decision-making skills, as well as an organizational aptitude for efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in the business-related area plus 2+ years Buyer experience
In lieu of degree, 5 to 8 years purchasing experience or related experience and/or training
Proficiency in ERP systems/theories
Proficiency in MS Office, Word and Powerpoint

Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders and ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet customer demand while maintaining target service levels and inventory turns
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, implementing corrective actions and communicating impacts when shortages occur.
Execute and validate MRP outputs, ensuring accurate decision-making based on demand, supply, and planning parameters
Maintain and improve data integrity within the MRP system, including lead times, safety stock, and order policies
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, holding suppliers accountable for on-time delivery and performance
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF) and drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Partner with Sourcing on supplier performance, negotiations, and issue resolution
Work closely with Logistics to monitor transit times and mitigate delivery risks
Collaborate with Distribution Centers to ensure timely receipt of POs and transfers, resolving exceptions and compliance issues
Support cross-functional teams on product launches, rollouts, and customer-facing initiatives
Monitor key metrics including service levels, backorders, and inventory performance
Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, supplier execution, and inventory positioning