Senior Buyer: Strategy, Sourcing & Supply Continuity

G3 Enterprises; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks PTO

Medical Plans with FSA & HSA

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Profit Sharing Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

On-Site Fitness Center

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Buyer 3 to lead supplier strategy, sourcing, supplier development, category management, and inventory optimization.

You will influence replenishment and stock policies, negotiate contracts, mentor Buyers, and collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Experience, and Operations to drive cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years or more of post degree experience in a Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Operations environment.
• Knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts, and Material Replenishment processes.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
• Must be a self-starter with good interpersonal skills.
• CPM certification or APICS, CPIM AND CIRM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, and commercial negotiations.
• Develop suppliers to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and quality.
• Influence stocking strategy and inventory policy based on demand and risk.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain initiatives with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Experience, and Operations.
• Improve purchasing/planning processes and governance through standardization and best practices.
• Resolve supply disruptions and contractual/supplier performance issues.
• Mentor Buyers and cross-functional partners within Purchasing.

Skills

Supply management

Materials planning

Negotiation

Sourcing

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Suite

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Buyer 3 to lead supplier strategy, sourcing, supplier development, category management, and inventory optimization.

You will influence replenishment and stock policies, negotiate contracts, mentor Buyers, and collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Experience, and Operations to drive cost competitiveness and supply continuity.