Buyer

Sensata Technologies; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 68,800 - 94,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Buyer in Burlington, VT, responsible for filling purchase orders and collaborating with inventory management to ensure timely delivery of materials supporting production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, must possess strong organizational and communication skills, and preferably experience in supply chain management.

At Sensata, employees benefit from competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with supply chain preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing purchasing environment preferred.
• Certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with supply chain manager to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Organize purchasing requisitions and data entry into databases.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## BuyerApplylocations: Dynapower South Burlington, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: IRC97702The Buyer at Dynapower, Part of Sensata Technologies, is responsible for filling purchase orders, working alongside inventory management, planning and engineering to ensure timely delivery of direct material to support production schedules. The main focus will be on day-to-day procurement activities while implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and tracking supplier performance. Strong organizational skills and problem solving are key while operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**General Responsibilities** • Collaborates with the supply chain manager regarding maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis • Key participant in the filling of purchase orders • Organizes purchasing requisitions • Key participant in the development of creating an accurate and efficient monitoring system • Collaborates on entering data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchases and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics **Experience / Qualifications** • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers**Additional Responsibilities*** Responsible for end-to-end procurement from sending RFQ’s, performing total cost analysis, completing order placement and fulfillment* Facilitate and manage all supplier issues i.e. cost, delivery, quality etc* Interact with the operations team to support production requirements and resolve material shortages* Interface with the AP team to assist in resolving purchase order or invoice discrepancies**Additional Experience*** Experience with Supply Chain strongly preferred* Experience in a manufacturing purchasing environment preferred* Certifications or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Purchasing preferred#LI-JL1 #LI-Onsite**Base Salary Range:**$68,800.00 - $94,600.00*At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.*This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.