Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Inventory Control

SPX FLOW, now ITT Flow Technologies; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPX FLOW is seeking a Senior Buyer to report to the Purchasing Manager. The role focuses on the procurement and planning of materials, supplies and services that support an $85 million annual spend, with accountability for inventory levels tied to a $10 million valuation.

The Sr. Buyer will lead supplier negotiations, manage a global vendor base, and coordinate with QA, engineering and finance to optimize cost, quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years buying experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in international sourcing and supply chain management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and purchase production materials, consumables, landed costs and expense items both international and domestic.
• Determines all purchased parts ordering activity based on plan forecasts, inventory objectives, customer demands and economic ordering patterns, using a fully integrated MRP II manufacturing system. Implement demand flow process as appropriate.
• Maintains a vendor portfolio that analyzes proper vendor selection, location of service and vendor performance.
• Interfaces with supporting departments to coordinate cost savings, inventory control, compliance, and sourcing.
• As appropriate, assist in expediting material shortages to determine reason and takes corrective actions with the vendor. Participates in the disposal of surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinates with the appropriate QA personnel regarding processing of non-conforming materials to ensure timely vendor involvement and accountability when making disposition.
• Verifies vendor invoices for accuracy, price extensions and quantities received.

Skills

Buying experience

International sourcing

Blueprint reading

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

SPX FLOW is seeking a Senior Buyer to report to the Purchasing Manager. The role focuses on the procurement and planning of materials, supplies and services that support an $85 million annual spend, with accountability for inventory levels tied to a $10 million valuation.

The Sr. Buyer will lead supplier negotiations, manage a global vendor base, and coordinate with QA, engineering and finance to optimize cost, quality and on-time delivery.