Senior Operational Buyer & Procurement Lead

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Basom (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & Dental & Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Résumé du poste

Edwards Genesee location seeks a senior procurement leader to manage end-to-end purchasing for PC Genesee manufacturing, ensuring uninterrupted material supply and optimizing total cost. You will lead a team of Operational Buyers and collaborate with planning, engineering, and production to align procurement with schedules.

The role requires strong SAP MM expertise, lean manufacturing know-how, and a track record in supplier performance management across direct and indirect procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement or supply chain environment.
• Experience in both direct and indirect procurement (hybrid responsibility).
• Strong SAP MM knowledge and experience in MRP-driven environments.
• Advanced understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization.
• Experience working with global suppliers in electronics, mechanical, and industrial components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex supply disruptions.
• Proven experience in supplier performance management and development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-mix, high-urgency production environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage end-to-end operational procurement activities for PC Genesee manufacturing operations.
• Lead and develop a team of Operational Buyers and interface between suppliers, planning, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans (OTD, lead time, flexibility, buffer strategy, freight optimization).
• Act as primary escalation point for critical supplier issues impacting production continuity.
• Lead regular business reviews with strategic suppliers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Drive reduction of supplier lead times and improve responsiveness to production demand changes.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, SAP processes, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with planning and production teams to align procurement execution with production schedules.
• Manage supplier onboarding, development, and performance evaluation activities.
• Resolve complex invoicing, pricing, and payment discrepancies in collaboration with finance.
• Support NPI by ensuring material readiness with minimum disruption and obsolescence risk.
• Lead and mentor Operational Buyers, ensuring consistent execution across purchasing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes (automation, digital tools, standard work).

Connaissances

SAP MM

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship mgmt

English communication

Team leadership

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Outils

SAP ERP

MRP

Description du poste

Edwards Genesee location seeks a senior procurement leader to manage end-to-end purchasing for PC Genesee manufacturing, ensuring uninterrupted material supply and optimizing total cost. You will lead a team of Operational Buyers and collaborate with planning, engineering, and production to align procurement with schedules.

The role requires strong SAP MM expertise, lean manufacturing know-how, and a track record in supplier performance management across direct and indirect procurement.