Senior Buyer - Columbus, OH

VetJobs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a highly motivated Senior Buyer in Columbus, OH, to manage supplier relationships and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in supply chain management, aiming to optimize processes and drive cost efficiency. This role involves strategic planning, negotiating with suppliers, and continuous improvement strategies within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in procurement within relevant environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field mandatory; MBA preferred.
• Professional experience to engage with suppliers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP for assigned commodities ensuring supply continuity.
• Negotiate with suppliers, prepare RFQs, and manage purchase orders.
• Implement inventory reduction programs to optimize stock levels.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Inventory Management

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement

MBA

Job description

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Job Description

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Job Description:

The Senior Buyer performs all functions related to SRM, strategic and tactical planning, purchasing, negotiating, and expediting on assigned commodities and SCI products. Works closely with supplies, other Ametek locations, SCOE, GSO teams, manufacturing, engineering, sales, as well as Leadership on assigned projects. Manages supplier and EMS relationships, including delivery performance, and development, implements inventory reduction programs (consignment, VMI, and stocking), monitors and updates lead-time and safety stocks to ensure continuity of supply. This role will be responsible for partnering with the Logistics/Procurement/Materials Managers, suppliers, plant management, engineering, operations, and other associates as required. The successful candidate must be professional, highly motivated, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, have strong ability to receive guidance and execute on projects and objectives in a thorough, complete, and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage MRP for assigned commodities or products, performing all analysis, planning, and execution to maintain continuity of supply, while optimizing inventory levels

Collaborate with SCOE/ GSO to develop sourcing strategies and lead the supplier selection process

Aggressively work to resolve any shortages affecting Manufacturing to ensure Continuity of Supply

Implement supplier inventory programs to support inventory reduction (VMI, consignment, stocking, etc.)

Generate continuous improvement projects

Actively pursue methods that will reduce the lead-time for “critical path” materials with no extra risk or expense to Ametek. This person also has the responsibility to keep the E&O (excess & obsolete) inventory low and under control.

Prepare RFQ’s, negotiate with suppliers, and initiate purchase orders

Review open orders reports to ensure on time delivery of all materials in assigned commodities / products – maintaining promise date integrity at all times in Oracle

Monitor supplier’s performance against company quality and delivery goals

Develop and manage long term agreements with suppliers that are providing a strategic advantage

Lead activities required in make vs buy decision for new or current production components

Identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction utilizing alternative sourcing (including international sourcing), negotiation, supplier consolidation, etc. to maintain and achieve companywide goals and metrics.

Monitor market and supplier trends for opportunities and risk

Provide support to resolve supply issues including expedited deliveries, payables and rejected material matters.

Interface internally with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Teams as required.

Auto req ID

448219BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Supply Chain

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of Procurement experience in a relevant supply chain, purchasing, materials, manufacturing environment required or comparable work-related experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics or Operations Management. Technical background or MBA is a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

The Senior Buyer should be an experienced professional Buyer with 5+ years of experience, with a successful record of engaging with suppliers to negotiate, expedite, and manage the relationship. The Senior Buyer will be able to hit the ground running and be able use knowledge and prior work experience to contribute to the business quickly. A MBA would be desirable for the candidate interested in this position.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $70,000

Salary Maximum: $95,000

City*

Columbus

State*

Ohio

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ametek

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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