Senior Buyer

Tarkett; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the plant procurement function at the Middlefield manufacturing facilities. You will source and procure raw materials, manage supplier relationships, and lead RFP/RFQ processes across campus areas.

You will mentor procurement staff, coordinate with the TNA team, and drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and reporting, using SAP and ERP systems to support production and cost goals.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in Procurement and Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, including data analysis and system-based process management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across operational, financial, and leadership teams.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with follow-through and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant procurement function for Middlefield facilities, supporting daily operations with raw materials.
• Manage plant-specific raw materials, supplier relationships, and supplier quality to ensure total cost of ownership, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes and facilitate raw material projects across plant areas from start to finish.
• Collaborate with plant functions and TNA Procurement Team to identify cost savings and drive them to completion.
• Mentor and manage procurement staff, including performance reviews and development plans.
• Support inventory management, including monthly physical counts, outsourcing counts, and reconciliation in SAP.

Skills

Procurement experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Senior Buyer will oversee the plant procurement function at Middlefield manufacturing facilities. This will include, but not to be limited to supporting the daily operations of the plants from a raw material perspective, managing plant specific supplier relationship, material, facilitating raw material projects across campus functional areas, SAP training and implementation for P2P function, providing support for the TNA procurement team, and communicating appropriate reporting, cost savings, and continuous improvement opportunities to management while overseeing procurement data management for the campus. Overseeing campus monthly physical inventory and outsourcing inventory reconciliations. This position will also have a direct report. Specific duties include: Understand the plant-specific raw portfolio and suppliers to effectively source and procure materials to support production. Manage plant-specific raw materials, supplier relationships, and supplier quality to ensure the best total cost of ownership, quality, and on‑time delivery, and effectively use the RFP/RFQ process. Facilitate raw material projects across appropriate plant functional areas from start to completion, to include proper communication to suppliers, identification of metrics, and measurement of success. Collaborate with appropriate plant functional areas and TNA Procurement Team members to effectively identify synergies & cost savings opportunities, and drive the opportunities to completion, with measurable revenue recognition. Effectively lead plant purchasing associates through performance reviews, mentoring, development plans, and oversee transactional activities, including raw material inventory management. Support organizational goals and objectives of management, while acting as a positive change agent. Proficiently use SAP and other ERP operating systems, and software to effectively support this position. Assist in preparing presentations by gathering information, data, and creating charts. Communicate with external customers, suppliers, technical partners, and internal associates at all levels and across multiple functional areas. Prepare and maintain all documentation and systems required for the monthly physical inventory process, including generating count sheets and coordinating count activities. Collect, review, and consolidate inventory count data from operations teams to ensure accuracy and completeness. Enter and reconcile approved inventory counts within SAP after review and approval by the Supply Chain Manager and Finance. Maintain and manage inventory measurement tools used during physical counts, including pigment measuring devices, scales, and battery packs, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and operational. Support continuous improvement of inventory processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and system integrity. Reconciliation of outsourcing inventory monthly.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in Procurement and Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, including data analysis and system-based process management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across operational, financial, and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to follow through on issues and drive resolution.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with inventory, procurement, or operational data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or other supply chain or procurement certifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, including data modeling, dashboards, and advanced analytics.
• Experience supporting inventory control, cycle counting, or physical inventory processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams.
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement projects.

What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Life and disability insurance Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human–Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions.

At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.

https://www.tarkett.com/