Lead Buyer

Modern Disposal Services, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Health Savings Accounts

Voluntary Insurance Products

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs

Discount Memberships

Company-Sponsored Events

Job summary

Modern Disposal Services, Inc. seeks a Lead Buyer to champion centralized procurement and manage requisitions for Fleet Maintenance operations. You will lead cross-functional sourcing, reduce lead times, and mitigate commercial risks while communicating objectives across internal customers.

The role emphasizes negotiation, ERP experience, and strong analytical skills to sustain inventory accuracy and cost controls across service stations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business required, or equivalent and relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or ISM/APICS certifications preferred but not required.
• At least five (5) years of purchasing and/or material planning experience in a service-oriented environment for medium/heavy duty fleet, equipment & parts management, repairs and warranty recover, ten (10) years preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, RTA a plus.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to aggregate and analyze large data set.
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing plans for key commodities to drive continuous improvement at service stations.
• Collaborate with department leaders on special projects within the tactical and strategic supply chain functions.
• Serve as the primary trainer for new hires and new processes within the procurement function.
• Assist in establishing material thresholds to control inventory dollars and avoid productivity losses.
• Create and manage purchase orders for Point of Use parts, inventory items and services.
• Help establish purchasing workflows to ensure accurate pricing and material selection.
• Engage in complex negotiations with suppliers to maintain a competitive supply chain.
• Facilitate warranty recovery on parts/labor through collaboration with maintenance staff and suppliers.
• Monitor, record, and manage the inventory of purchased components in designated areas– and support year-end inventory reconciliation across the campuses.
• Ensure continuous compliance internally/externally with company purchase terms and departmental standards.
• Assist maintenance technicians on parts for repair work-orders and perform inventory reconciliation.
• Travel up to 5% to train purchasing personnel cross-campus and or liaise to fulfill position vacancies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in business

Bachelor's degree or ISM/APICS certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

RTA

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead Buyer will champion the procurement process for centralization activities, ensuring adherence to the organization’s purchasing standards and guidelines both internally and externally. Additionally, the Lead Buyer will manage and execute purchase requisitions for materials and services needed by Fleet Maintenance Operations to ensure a continuous supply. This role involves cross-functional sourcing initiatives to develop, maintain, and manage strategies for critical commodities, aiming to reduce lead-time and commercial risks. The Lead Buyer will collaborate closely with internal customers to maintain timely communication on key objectives.

Position Summary

The Lead Buyer will champion the procurement process for centralization activities, ensuring adherence to the organization’s purchasing standards and guidelines both internally and externally. Additionally, the Lead Buyer will manage and execute purchase requisitions for materials and services needed by Fleet Maintenance Operations to ensure a continuous supply. This role involves cross-functional sourcing initiatives to develop, maintain, and manage strategies for critical commodities, aiming to reduce lead-time and commercial risks. The Lead Buyer will collaborate closely with internal customers to maintain timely communication on key objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing plans for key commodities to drive continuous improvement at service stations.
• Collaborate with department leaders on special projects within the tactical and strategic supply chain functions.
• Serve as the primary trainer for new hires and new processes within the procurement function.
• Assist in establishing material thresholds to control inventory dollars and avoid productivity losses.
• Create and manage purchase orders for Point of Use parts, inventory items and services.
• Help establish purchasing workflows to ensure accurate pricing and material selection.
• Engage in complex negotiations with suppliers to maintain a competitive supply chain.
• Facilitate warranty recovery on parts/labor through collaboration with maintenance staff and suppliers.
• Monitor, record, and manage the inventory of purchased components in designated areas– and support year-end inventory reconciliation across the campuses.
• Ensure continuous compliance internally/externally with company purchase terms and departmental standards.
• Assist maintenance technicians on parts for repair work-orders and perform inventory reconciliation.
• Travel up to 5% to train purchasing personnel cross-campus and or liaise to fulfill position vacancies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in business required, or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Bachelors degree or ISM/APICS certifications preferred buy not required
• At least five (5) years of purchasing and/or material planning experience in a service-oriented environment for medium/heavy duty fleet, equipment & parts management, repairs and warranty recover, ten (10) years preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, RTA a plus
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to aggregate and analyze large data set
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Benefits At Modern

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance Products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs
• Discount Memberships
• Company-Sponsored Events

Modern Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all applicants and employees the right to equal employment opportunities with regards to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company will not engage in discriminatory practices against any applicant for employment or employee of the Company because of race, color, religion, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, genetic information, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other legally protected class or status.