Senior Buyer

Doppelmayr USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing across our manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure supplier performance aligns with quality and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing, strong knowledge of procurement practices, ERP/MRP experience, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to impact our supply

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing regulations and supplier management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements to secure best value.
• Manage supplier relationships and track performance using KPIs.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, invoices, and procurement docs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

With innovative ropeways, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records, eye-catching highlights and enthusiasm among customers and passengers. We develop mobility solutions for the future and high-performance material handling systems for use all over the world. This is made possible by our employees, who implement our unique projects and always generate enthusiasm with innovative ideas.

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. believes that by increasing the diversity of our teams we can create new perspectives and inspiring results and can make a difference in the communities of our employees, our customers, and the world. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities and strive to make inclusion a part of everything we do.

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team and oversee the purchasing of supplies and equipment for our organization. This position is responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and tracking supplier performance. The ideal candidate has excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, as well as a strong understanding of supply chain management.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements to secure the best value for the organization.
• Research, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to identify cost-effective and reliable sourcing solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain effective communication to ensure business needs are met.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations using established KPIs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Inventory Control, and Finance teams to support operational objectives.
• Track and analyze purchasing data, market trends, and supplier metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare, review, and manage purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and related procurement documentation.
• Maintain accurate supplier and product databases within ERP/MRP systems.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and proactively track orders through completion and closeout.
• Resolve supplier performance, delivery, quality, and invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, process efficiency, and cost savings.
• Assist others as needed.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing regulations, procurement practices, and supplier management.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS/ASCM is preferred.

Doppelmayr USA offers:

• 401(k), including company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off