Senior Buyer - Boerne, TX

Albany International Corp.; Town of Texas, Boerne (WI, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing customer demand and market trends to optimize manufacturing and procurement processes. You will serve as a crucial liaison between departments, ensuring seamless communication while leading RFQ activities and negotiating supplier contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, particularly in a lean manufacturing environment, and will be proficient in SAP and other ERP systems. Join this innovative firm and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives that drive cost savings and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply chain management, preferably in lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and customer demand to optimize planning.
• Lead RFQ activities and negotiate supplier contracts.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost Savings Initiatives

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Description

1. Demand Analysis and Trend Interpretation: Analyze customer demand and interpret market trends to initiate strategic changes that optimize manufacturing, planning, and forecasting systems.
2. Cross-Department Liaison: Serve as a key liaison between Customer Operations and internal operational departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
3. Collaboration with Materials Management: Work closely with the Materials Manager on product forecasts and Master Production Schedules to optimize material flow and inventory plans, enhancing turnover while minimizing investment and obsolescence risk.
4. RFQ and Contract Management: Lead RFQ activities, negotiate agreements, and obtain necessary legal and management approvals, ensuring effective implementation of supplier contracts.
5. Strategic Procurement: Procure materials from approved suppliers in alignment with the master production schedule, ensuring the lowest total cost while meeting quality, regulatory, and governmental standards.
6. Cost Savings Initiatives: Identify and spearhead cost-saving projects and opportunities, documenting support and tracking validation processes.
7. Support Business Development: Assist in new business development and proposal efforts by providing source selection and collaborating on product/material selection, managing quote activities to ensure competitiveness while meeting customer deadlines.
8. Supplier Strategy Development: Identify and implement strategies to foster strong relationships with the approved supply base, maintaining full oversight of the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

Additional Details

• Shift: Day
• Shift Information: 1st
• Experience/Education/Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain management—preferably in a just-in-time or lean manufacturing environment, including planning, scheduling, procurement, strategic sourcing, and exposure to commodity management
  • Experience with government contracting is a plus
  • Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in SAP or other ERP and MRP systems, Microsoft Office; APICS, CPM or related certifications preferred
• Location Address: 1281 North Main Street, Boerne, Texas 78006, United States
• Travel: Negligible