The Sr. Buyer is responsible for making high-quality and cost-effective purchases of materials, supplies, services, or equipment to support business operations
Job Summary
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for making high-quality and cost-effective purchases of materials, supplies, services, or equipment to support business operations.
Candidates will collaborate with team members to determine production needs, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain professional business relationships to ensure critical supply availability.
The role requires adherence to environmental, health, and safety policies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives like Lean/5S within a global industrial organization.
Matching Summary
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for making high-quality and cost-effective purchases of materials, supplies, services, or equipment to support business operations.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Monitor raw material inventory levels
Negotiate with suppliers for cost effectiveness
Maintain production runs and supply continuity
Review costs with accounting team
Perform expediting and de-expediting functions
Ensure compliance with safety policies
Nice-to-have
Support Lean/5S process improvement initiatives
Experience in Wire and Cable industry
Self-starter with minimal supervision
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Participate in ISO Quality System procedures
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years experience as a buyer
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business preferred
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certification plus
Strong knowledge of inventory processes and cycle counts
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and statistics