Buyer

Senneca Holdings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and customer satisfaction as a Buyer. In this role, you will support the facility by managing supply plans and purchase orders, ensuring a seamless flow of materials. Your contributions will help foster a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing lean principles and effective communication. With a focus on problem-solving and cross-training, you'll play a vital role in enhancing operations. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with generous benefits, including paid time off and career development opportunities, while making a meaningful impact on the business.

Benefits

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Discount Programs

Career development and tuition assistance

3 weeks PTO

7 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

STD and LTD

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and lean principles.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and process purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Track delivery dates and communicate disruptions to planning.
• Audit inventory levels and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Principles

ERP Systems

Cross-Training

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer

ERP Software

Hand Measuring Tools

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Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

Support the facility through the creation, delivery, and upkeep of supply plans, purchase orders, inventory levels, reorder points, and other types of systems and documentation associated with the flow of materials. Create and maintain VMI, Kanban, and other types of stocking systems for key materials and suppliers. Improve the business by implementing ideas to enhance the worksite and the planning/purchasing process. Create a positive culture of continuous improvement through learning and applying lean principles, exhibiting honesty at all times, and showing respect toward others.

Company Paid: Life Insurance, STD, and LTD

3 weeks PTO

7 paid holidays in 2025

Parental Leave

Additional Benefits:

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Discount Programs

Miscellaneous Other Optional Benefits

Career development and tuition assistance

Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture

Responsibilities

• Initiate and process to completion purchase orders in a timely manner
• Continually track and follow-up on expected delivery dates of materials
• Continually communicate to planning and production about any potential disruptions to the flow of materials
• Audit inventory levels and accuracy under the direction of the supply chain manager
• Ensure that materials are being purchased in a cost-effective manner
• Negotiate and prices and terms with suppliers under the direction of the supply chain manager
• Search and recommend new suppliers as needed
• Conduct supplier audits as necessary for inventory levels, quality, etc.
• Respond to and resolve any supplier quality issues in a timely manner
• Assist in the creation of work orders and production packets when needed
• Maintain a presence and a strong relationship with production floor personnel and leadership
• Highlight and lead efforts to respond to any material related issues
• Audit and maintain proper inventory levels of a Kanban system for materials and supplies not managed through the MRP
• Assist with incoming inspection
• Upkeep supplier scorecards
• Assist in responding to the requests of internal customers regarding the status of WIP
• Follow all standards and best practices
• Stay on task to complete assignments
• Understand and promote WSP mission and values at all times and adhere to all safety policies
• Effectively use metrics and visual management systems to define, measure, and improve delivery to both internal and
• external customers and ensure customer satisfaction
• Lead or participate in improvement events
• Be available to work flexible hours as necessary
• Create results by working effectively with other team members
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviors:

• Good attitude at all times
• Cross trained in multiple processes
• Process thinker
• Good understanding of 5S, waste elimination, and other lean principles
• Adept with ERP systems
• Problem solving root cause analysis and corrective action
• Continual learner
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• In depth knowledge of product lines, processes, and machine and operator capabilities
• Fluent in English
  
  

Required Education: 4-year degree or equivalent experience

Required Training

• 5S
• 7 Wastes
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer
• Copy machine/printer/scanner
• ERP
• Various hand measuring tools to audit vendor quality
  
  

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Exposure to production shop conditions; including moving mechanical equipment, and exposure to various fumes, heat, cold, and irritants.
• The noise level can be high due to operation of production equipment.
• Proper clothing attire must be worn. No torn clothes/excessively dirty clothes shall be worn during working hours. No dangerous loose clothing shall be worn including clothes with rips or holes.
• Long hair must be pulled back during work hours.
• No loose-fitting jewelry can be worn for safety purposes of the operator.
  
  

Safety Gear:

• Safety Glasses at all times on shop floor
• Safety shoes at all times on shop floor
• Ear plugs on shop floor
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Sit, walk and stand for eight or more hours
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Expected behaviors:

• All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:
• Trust: Demonstrate belief in others
• Fun: Create an environment of fun and recognition
• Respect: Genuinely value everyone
• Openness: Provide access to people and information
• Growth: Improve continuously
• Service: Give of yourself
• Follow all company policies (Attendance, Tobacco, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, etc.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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