Senior Buyer, Raw Materials & Supplier Strategy

Energy Jobline ZR; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flooring Careers is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join our manufacturing procurement team in Dalton, GA. You will own purchasing activities, source new and existing products, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements while collaborating with internal customers.

You will manage supplier relationships, write bids, analyze quotes, and negotiate contracts to meet targets. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing and strong skills in MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing and sourcing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment (4+ years).
• Ability to track indexes associated to raw material purchases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, email applications, and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a business oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Puts success of team above own interests by giving and welcoming feedback.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; evaluate bids and award contracts.
• Research opportunities and reduce costs where possible.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Negotiate and implement supply agreements.
• Manage and evaluate suppliers; hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Ensure professional and consistent approach in supplier relationships.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers at all levels.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MS Office

ERP systems

Communication skills

Job description

Flooring Careers is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join our manufacturing procurement team in Dalton, GA. You will own purchasing activities, source new and existing products, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements while collaborating with internal customers.

You will manage supplier relationships, write bids, analyze quotes, and negotiate contracts to meet targets. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing and strong skills in MS Office and ERP systems.