Senior Operational Buyer

VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES

Hybrid
4+ years operational buyer experience
Jd edwards e1 erp system proficiency
Supplier relationship management skills
Vanderlande Industries is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer responsible for the procurement of equipment and services for material handling systems in North America. The ideal candidate should have over four years of experience in operational buying, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively

Job Summary

  • The Senior Operational Buyer is responsible for securing material availability for factories and customer projects across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
  • This role requires actively managing supplier delivery performance, driving escalations, and coaching suppliers to increase their maturity levels.
  • Candidates must have strong negotiation skills and the ability to translate supplier trends into concrete actions to mitigate risks.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Vanderlande Industries is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer responsible for the procurement of equipment and services for material handling systems in North America. The ideal candidate should have over four years of experience in operational buying, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years operational buyer experience
  • JD Edwards E1 ERP system proficiency
  • Supplier relationship management skills
  • Purchase order creation and expediting
  • Engineering drawing interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Coach and train lower level buyers
  • Negotiating price deals for cost savings
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Hands-on take charge mentality

Key Requirements

  • BS or BA degree required
  • Minimum 4 years as Operational Buyer
  • Experience with JD Edwards E1 preferred
  • Technical or mechanical training preferred

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