Senior Buyer- Golf Pride

Nutanix; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Golf Pride is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive procurement operations and supplier management. The role partners with Finance, Marketing, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver cost-effective purchasing solutions and ensure continuity of supply.

Responsibilities include PO management, supplier onboarding, contract support, and data-driven procurement improvements. Hybrid work flexibility may be available after onboarding and proven performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle)
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional teams
• Experience building dashboards or reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)

Responsibilities

• Manage PO creation, maintenance, and execution across procurement and ERP systems
• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and master data activities
• Resolve PO, receiving, and payment discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analyze procurement data to identify savings opportunities, risks, and trends
• Support contract administration and compliance with internal policies

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement & Contracting Expertise

Data Analysis & KPI Reporting

Negotiation & Cost Management

Problem Solving & Issue Resolution

Systems & Process Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP Ariba

Oracle

MFG Pro

Job description

What you’ll do:Golf Pride is seeking a Senior Buyer.The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,000- $110,000. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Hybrid work flexibility may be available after the employee has successfully completed onboarding, developed key business relationships, and demonstrated proficiency in the role . Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only.About Golf PrideFor five generations, Golf Pride has been the global leader in golf grips. Throughout our history, Golf Pride has believed in the importance of developing the best performing, most innovative grips for the world's best golfers and amateurs alike. As the only brand that touches every golfer, we are obsessed with the connectedness of the hands to the club, and this inspires every Golf Pride employee in everything we do. Now entering our 75th year, Golf Pride is returning to the category disruption roots that got us started as we enter our next growth phase. While we may be #1, you should expect to see many parallels to a brand reinventing itself as we drive the change management needed to secure our desired transformation.The Senior Buyer supports the day-to-day procurement activities that keep the business operating efficiently while providing procurement support for cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives.This role partners with Finance, Marketing, Innovation, Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to deliver purchasing solutions that meet business objectives.Responsibilities include purchase order management, supplier onboarding, invoice and payment resolution, procurement reporting, supplier support, contract administration, and continuity of supply.The Senior Buyer analyzes procurement and financial data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, risks, and process improvements while supporting projects from concept through execution.The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, customer-focused, and capable of balancing transactional procurement responsibilities with project support, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Operations & Business SupportManage purchase order creation, maintenance, and execution across procurement and ERP systems.Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, compliance, and supplier master data activities.Resolve purchase order, receiving, invoice, and payment discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.Support continuity of supply through proactive issue resolution and supplier coordination.Serve as a key procurement resource for purchasing support, supplier inquiries, and operational issue resolution.Project Support, Sourcing & Supplier ManagementSupport cross-functional projects from concept through execution by identifying sourcing, purchasing, and supplier solutions.Assist with product launches, marketing initiatives, capital projects, operational improvements, and other strategic business priorities.Execute sourcing activities across a broad range of spend categories and business requirements.Evaluate supplier capabilities, proposals, quotations, and commercial offerings to support business decisions.Support competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and risk mitigation efforts.Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring performance related to quality, delivery, service, and cost.Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation through supplier engagement and spend analysisContract Administration & ComplianceSupport the drafting, review, negotiation, routing, and administration of supplier agreements, including NDAs, SOWs, service agreements, and other commercial contracts.Partner with Legal and stakeholders to facilitate contract reviews and approvals.Maintain contract records and procurement documentation in accordance with company requirementsAnalytics & Continuous ImprovementAnalyze procurement, supplier, and financial data to identify savings opportunities, risks, trends, and process improvements.Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.Monitor purchasing, invoice, and payment activity to improve operational performance and stakeholder experience.Support process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives.Apply data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills to improve procurement effectivenessQualifications:RequiredBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field OR 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing or global environmentStrong experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, MFG Pro)Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve complex transactional issuesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailEffective communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional and global teamsPreferredExperience managing both direct and indirect spend categoriesFamiliarity with contract management processes (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs)Experience supporting capital procurement and service-based purchasingExperience building dashboards or working with reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)Experience supporting innovation or new product development sourcingSkills:Key CompetenciesCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement & Contracting ExpertiseData Analysis & KPI ReportingNegotiation & Cost ManagementProblem Solving & Issue ResolutionSystems & Process Management