Buyer, Sr

A-dec, Inc. (USA); Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A-dec, Inc. is seeking a senior procurement professional to work with cross-functional teams to source materials and services for all products and equipment. The role emphasizes ensuring availability, cost reductions, and process improvements through data-driven strategies.

You will develop supplier relationships, conduct audits, and manage inventory control in a lean manufacturing environment while collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet company-wide needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in material purchasing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in supplier and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of the value chain process.
• Ability to analyze cost drivers and develop savings strategies.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and inventory control proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials, supplies, and services meet procurement goals and policies.
• Research new materials, products, or processes and communicate findings.
• Develop processes using data analysis to meet customer requirements and reduce excess inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance for quality and continuity of supply.
• Prepare requisitions, purchase orders, and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

Overview

This position works with cross functional teams to identify, develop, and source materials and/or services in support of all products and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assure that material, supplies, and services are available as required and meet established goals through adherence to A-dec’s purchasing policies.
• Contribute to A-dec’s knowledge of new techniques and technologies by researching and communicating information on new materials, products or processes of manufacturing.
• Develop and implement processes and improvements using complex data analysis to ensure customer requirements are met and minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Ensure supplier performance meets quality and continuity of supply inventory, delivery times.
• Initiates inventory and total cost projects which result in price reductions, value and productivity improvements, cost avoidances and cost performance trade-offs.
• Develops cross-functional teams to understand company-wide needs and evaluate suppliers for quality and cost controls.
• Create innovative approaches to utilize and apply project management tools and techniques for procurement applications.
• Design and implement new tools as needed.
• Provides regular inventory review, and cost reporting analysis, as needed.
• Create and maintain requisitions, purchase orders, acknowledgements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Identify changes in customer demand and adjust accordingly.
• Research potential new vendors, establish contacts to develop additional sources for materials.
• Perform supplier qualifications and audits as needed or assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 - 7 years’ experience in material purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in supplier and contract negotiation is required.
• Must possess sound knowledge and applications skills of the value chain process.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret cost drivers when developing cost savings strategies.
• Solid understanding of materials operation, materials planning, and inventory control in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong business partnerships; ability to convey complex issues in simple terms to all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve challenging objectives with limited supervision in a “team first” environment.
• Results oriented professional able to solve problems and implement change.
• Experienced user of MS office.
• Strong analytical, time management, math and writing skills.

Disclaimer

A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.

At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.

A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another.

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor”

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

What's your next thing? You are a dreamer. A doer. The one who never stops seeking a better way. You are the kind of person we are looking for to join our team. If you know A-dec, you know that we are a global, family-run company with a big name in the dental industry. But we didn’t get here by settling for the status quo. We are perpetually pursuing ways to improve our products and consequently, the lives and well-being of our doctors and patients. A-dec encourages collaboration, believing that curiosity leads to innovation, and diversity and cross-function create the unexpected. We work hard. We play hard. And we never forget that the time you balance outside of work shapes and defines you as a person. Let's make a difference together.