Senior Buyer

Cook Winston-Salem in; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Winston-Salem is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement operations and supplier relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management. This full-time role requires strong negotiation and communication skills, alongside the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated understanding of procurement operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement activities and supplier management.
• Advise cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
• Monitor purchase order data for accuracy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Cost Reduction Strategies

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience

CPSM or CPM Certification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Posting Date 21 minutes ago (4/14/2025 5:41 PM)

Job Location(s) Winston-Salem NC United States

Job Locations US-NC-Winston-Salem

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Winston-Salem

Category Other

Overview

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading the day-to-day Procurement operations of an assigned entity (site) and for an assigned category (or categories) including all Procurement and Supplier Management responsibilities in alignment with the Procurement policies and collaborating with the Global Category Management team. This position may have responsibilities for both direct and indirect responsibilities for the assigned entity (site).

Responsibilities

• Transact the day-to-day Procurement activities ensuring they are executed in line with entity category guidance and Category
Management team, and in compliance with relevant entity and global policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
• Lead supplier relationship management efforts in region and provide support globally.
• Advise cross-functional team to understand business requirements and execute based on Procurement process.
• Collaborate with the Category Management teams and escalate entity supply issues as required.
• Must be able to execute the Procurement requirements as defined by the business keeping stakeholders top of mind.
• Advises on contracting activities; review master agreements, statements of work, change orders, or similar documents as directed by the Category Management team or site leadership.
• Lead and deliver on annual objectives as defined.
• Instruct entity level Procurement requirements to relevant personnel.
• Identify and advise supply risks to ensure that supply is protected to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitors purchase orders data to ensure values are accurate and up to date and advises entity of potential supplier correction needs.
• Must influence and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This position is expected to follow other job-related instructions and duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Work Experience/Educational Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• CPSM or CPM or other certification desired.
• Knowledge of Procurement or Supply Chain systems, tools, policies, and procedures.
• Both Direct and Indirect Procurement experience a plus.

• Experience with an Oracle based system, preferred.

Qualification Requirements:
• Demonstrated understanding of negotiations, driving cost reduction strategies and day -to-day Procurement operations.
• Understand basics of demand planning and inventory management .
• Proficient in communication skills.
• Display effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires occasional early morning or evening teleconferences.
• Works under general office environmental conditions, with sitting for extended periods.
• Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation under national disability
requirements.
• May travel domestically and internationally as needed.

**Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) of this employment position.**

"We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class."

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.

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"We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class."

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.