Senior Buyer & Global Sourcing Strategist

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Descripción de la vacante

SMS group is seeking a Senior Buyer in the United States to independently manage complex procurement activities and lead projects for materials, parts, equipment, and services. You will handle supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, and risk management, using ERP/MRP systems and data analytics.

Join a team that emphasizes innovation, growth, and inclusion, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to KPI-driven improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of purchasing/ERP/MRP experience in lieu.
• 2 years ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documentation such as engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate and exercise positive relationships amongst various departments throughout the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Knowledge of International Shipping Terms (INCO Terms).
• Proficiency with SAP or GSS and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the entire purchase order process with documentation, data entry, order expediting, delivery, and reconciliation of issues.
• Analyze commodity requirements including specifications, suppliers, logistics and delivery needs.
• Obtain competitive bids domestically and internationally; evaluate, negotiate terms and delivery.
• Identify and lead opportunities to drive performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure delivery aligns with order terms including price, schedule, and quality specs.
• Keep quotes, amendments, delivery, and quality data updated in purchasing systems.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Assess supplier performance and recommend procurement changes based on data.
• Prepare KPIs, reports and data summaries.
• Support mentoring and training of purchasing staff.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication

Reading drawings

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years purchasing/ERP/MRP experience

Herramientas

SAP

GSS

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

SMS group is seeking a Senior Buyer in the United States to independently manage complex procurement activities and lead projects for materials, parts, equipment, and services. You will handle supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, and risk management, using ERP/MRP systems and data analytics.

Join a team that emphasizes innovation, growth, and inclusion, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to KPI-driven improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.