Senior Buyer

The Judge Group; Tennessee; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Loudon, TN. This role will handle complex procurement tasks, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions across direct and indirect purchasing.

A robust benefits package and performance bonuses accompany a steady work schedule in a premier industry setting. You will participate in driving continuous improvement, training junior buyers, and supporting the Purchasing Manager in

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field required.
• 3-5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and procurement process knowledge.
• Solid understanding of production processes and ERP/MRP usage.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage and issue RFQs and purchase orders with cost-focused negotiations.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production operations.
• Develop and modify purchasing procedures to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and supplier performance to drive cost and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with supplier quality assurance to improve supplier performance.
• Support accounts payable to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Coach and mentor the Purchasing team as needed.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

MRP knowledge

Formation

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

Outils

MRP systems

ERP systems

Description du poste

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Buyerfor their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located near Loudon TN. This is an Industry Leading, Global World Class Manufacturing company. The Senior Buyer will operate as a senior level professional who will play an integral role in manufacturing operations by handling more complex procurement tasks to ensure all the products, materials & supplies needed to operate effectively are available. the Senior Buyer wiill also assist in driving improvements in overall cost reduction & assist the Purchasing Manager as needed to provide day-to-day direction / training for other Buyers. In exchange, the company offers a steady work schedule, appealing work-life balance, a competitive base salary with an annual bonus + profit sharing bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and 401k

This is one of the largest & most recognizable names in the industry with numerous locations domestically. This opportunity is within a very large manufacturing center with a large, diverse Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain department. There is abundant advancement opportunity for career-oriented professionals.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage and issue RFQ's and purchase orders, conduct regular price comparisons/analysis, utilize effective negotiation skills to ensure that the procurement function is achieving lowest cost solutions for all direct/indirect purchases.
• Responsible for maintaining optimal supply/inventory levels required to effectively support production operations while achieving inventory days on hand supply targets.
• Develop and modify procedures related to purchasing as needed to drive continual improvement.
• Continually monitor department metrics & KPI data to drive continual improvement in supplier pricing/quality/delivery performance and material availability.
• Work closely with supplier quality assurance personnel as needed to improve the quality and performance of suppliers.
• Support accounts payable process and lead efforts to resolve invoice/payment issues.
• Assist the Purchasing manager in coaching, mentoring, and training the Purchasing team.
• Achieve and maintain strong partnerships with all suppliers.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive procurement / purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of procurement processes/best practices.
• Solid understanding of production processes.
• Strong practical knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & organizational skills