Sr. Buyer

somafina; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement is seeking a Sr. Buyer to enhance supply chains and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience in supply chain or procurement and possess strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. This full-time position is on-site in Layton, Utah, and offers an engaging environment focused on results and productivity.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement.
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making based on timely analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and timely analysis.
• Sound judgement, dependability, urgency, and results orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and select sources of supply based on various metrics.
• Maintain clear and concise PO notes for organizational understanding.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to secure materials.
• Maintain clear PO notes and current pricing in uMRP.
• Review open POs daily to resolve past-due issues within 24 hours.
• Negotiate with suppliers using credit terms and volumes; maintain multiple sources per material.
• Collaborate with sourcing to secure materials with long lead times or shortages.
• Maintain supplier data in MRP/ERP with contacts and freight terms.
• Conduct regular supplier visits to negotiate costs and stocking programs.
• Use supplier scorecards to assess performance; coordinate with sales and planning.
• Coordinate with Accounts to align supplier payment schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sr. Buyer – somafina

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and select sources of supply based on metrics such as purchase cost, price breaks, quality, delivery performance, stocking programs, payment terms, and responsiveness.
• Daily review of orders, expediting, deferring, and canceling messages through the uMRP system.
• Support the Day 7 process, ensuring all purchase orders are confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours of transmission.
• Maintain clear and concise PO notes to ensure organizational understanding of PO/Item status.
• Maintain current pricing through the Price Update process in uMRP.
• Daily review of open purchase orders to track and resolve past‑due issues within 24 hours of the confirmed delivery date.
• Regularly review order volumes, credit terms, and credit limits to negotiate effectively.
• Maintain at least two reliable sources for each assigned material.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to secure materials with long lead times, discontinued items, high cost, or supply shortages.
• Maintain supplier information in MRP and ERP systems, including key contacts, cost data, and freight terms.
• Conduct regular supplier visits to negotiate costs, lead times, and stocking programs.
• Use supplier scorecards to assess and improve performance.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with sales and planning teams.
• Process returns to vendors after MRB disposition.
• Liaise with warehouse staff to provide necessary documentation for receiving, quality review, and release.
• Coordinate payment schedules between suppliers and the Accounting department.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain long‑term relationships with suppliers and colleagues, building trust and consistently exceeding expectations.
• Maintain high communication, cooperation, and coordination with suppliers and coworkers.
• Contribute to department team incentive goals that reward productivity and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred (not required).
• 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement.
• Process‑oriented with strong collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Highly adaptable with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision‑making based on timely analysis.
• High integrity, dependability, sense of urgency, and results orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Objective, solution‑oriented problem‑solving skills.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with follow‑through.
• Perceptive, able to identify underlying issues and articulate solutions.
• Self‑starter with a strong work ethic, capable of working without direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing at a desk in an office environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain