Senior Buyer: Strategic MRP & Supplier Lead

XERXES; Sharp (SC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental & vision with HSA

401(k) with company match

Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on fitness, shopping &Travel

Descrizione del lavoro

Xerxes in Blythewood, SC, is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing for our tank production facility. You will oversee MRP and non-MRP purchasing, ensuring material availability and on-time deliveries while supporting inventory management improvements.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Finance to drive sourcing strategies, supplier management, and compliance with ISO standards. A strong background in MRP/ERP, Excel, and international buying is required.

Competenze

• 6–10 years of relevant experience, with 10 years preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with MRP purchasing and cradle-to-grave purchasing cycle and AP processes.
• Experience with international buying and ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, with Excel capabilities including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Fast-paced, organized working style with strong time-management and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate closely with site partners, including Planning, Materials Coordination, and Receiving.
• Experience in manufacturing is not required; oil and gas experience can transfer.
• ISM, APICS, CIPPS, or IACCM certifications preferred.

Mansioni

• Manage MRP and non-MRP purchasing, validate MRP data, and generate purchase orders.
• Review sales orders, work orders, and engineered drawings to identify missing or inaccurate information.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, missed deliveries, incorrect orders, and other supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage, investigate discrepancies and variances, and perform cycle counts at the site and third-party warehouses.
• Maintain pricing and sourcing information and partner with vendors and Accounting to resolve payment issues.
• Support defective and non-compliant material processes through RMA and NCR procedures and ISO standards.
• Develop sourcing and supply strategies for high-value, critical purchases and support continuous improvement of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Make sound purchasing decisions collaboratively with stakeholders, including supplier selection and timing of orders for MRP-managed goods.

Conoscenze

MRP purchasing

ERP systems

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Supplier management

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

MS Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Xerxes in Blythewood, SC, is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing for our tank production facility. You will oversee MRP and non-MRP purchasing, ensuring material availability and on-time deliveries while supporting inventory management improvements.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Finance to drive sourcing strategies, supplier management, and compliance with ISO standards. A strong background in MRP/ERP, Excel, and international buying is required.