Senior Buyer

Creation Technologies International; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies International in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement for production and BU needs. You will partner with regional planning teams to ensure material continuity, cost control, and on-time delivery.

The role requires ERP purchasing experience, supplier negotiations, and the ability to mentor junior buyers while supporting LEAN initiatives and improved supply chain metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, inventory or purchasing management.
• Minimum of 5 years in supply chain.
• APICS or PMAC certification preferred.
• ERP experience in purchasing and inventory.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume/strategic/complex customer accounts.
• Collaborate with regional/site planning teams to support material and business needs.
• Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launches.
• Monitor PO status and communicate with the customer focus team.
• Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact and PPV.
• Mentor, coach, and train buyers and support LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, inventory or purchasing management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Senior Buyer role performs purchasing activities in support of production and company's operation requirements at the functional or business unit (BU) level. This role works with BU Planning Team and/or Director of Supply Chain in managing procurement related deliverables, as per company standard practice, to support customer materials and our internal Supply Chain metrics. The Sr. Buyer has in-depth knowledge of job-related disciplines, able to solve more complex problems with limited guidance, support initiatives and training. Success in the role includes a positive and proactive approach to ensure continuity and quality of materials, maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost. Also demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage high volume/strategic/complex customer account(s)
• Collaborate with the regional & site customer focus team(s) to support customer material and business needs
• Send Purchase Order Action (POA) reports to suppliers and manage PO Actions on weekly basis
• Generate and manage ERP purchase order releases for production and new product launch
• Monitor, track, and provide feedback to accurately communicate the PO Status to CFT (Customer Focus Team)
• Maintain and set up parts in ERP as needed (Preferred supplier, Prime MPN, MOQ/MPQ, Leadtime, NCNR)
• Work with Materials Planner to obtain customer authorization on pricing, NCNR, premium freight, and materials liability
• Source for material shortages to reduce delivery impact yet minimizing unfavorable PPV/CPV & excess inventory
• Manage material escalations with Commodity Management and suppliers
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) items related to quality, receiving issues, ECO, and NCR including returns to suppliers
• Execute contract changes
• Execute PFEP (Plan for Every Part)/VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) changes recommended by Program Leader/Supply Chain Leader
• Adhere to supplier approval and review processes
• Management and maintenance of Suppliers with activities related to selection, qualification, monitoring performance, and improvement corrective actions
• Works to maintain optimum inventory levels championing and supporting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Programs
• Drive cost reduction and supplier negotiations for items not owned by Commodity Management
• Collaborate with Materials Planner on inventory reduction plans
• Work with Finance/Supplier/Commodity Manager to resolve invoice issues
• Escalate to Finance on credit holds and payment terms issues as it applies to supplier deliveries and invoices
• Participate in Supplier Business Reviews
• Negotiate extend payment terms and discounts with suppliers
• Participate in new tools/processes UAT and act as a Superuser
• Mentor, coach, and train buyers
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Creation Supply Chain Management initiatives and strategies
• Assist in writing and editing SOPs/Desk Instructions
• Supports initiatives to institute best practices and actively participates in LEAN initiatives
• Participates in Audits and customer review meetings
• Stand in for the Procurement Manager in their absence
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Inventory or Purchasing Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 year of experience in Supply Chain is required
• Certification or enrollment in APICs or PMAC is preferred.
• Lean Supply Chain experience would be beneficial
• ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including purchasing and inventory
• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills to become a leader in the organization

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Physical and/or Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are