Sr. Buyer

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Spanish Fork (UT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a Senior Buyer in Spanish Fork, UT to own assigned spend and plant responsibilities. You will provide sourcing, commodity, and supplier base management to ensure quality, supply, and cost targets across procurement requirements.

The ideal candidate will strategically source products, onboard new brands, control pricing, and coordinate cross-functional projects. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 5 years in procurement or a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a technical manufacturing role.
• Less than 10% travel.

Responsabilidades

• Develop annual Procurement Plan for Spanish Fork and assigned spend categories.
• Deliver Procurement support for the Spanish Fork location and departments.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to manage and drive cost savings initiative based on the Procurement Plan.
• Enter savings projects in Provalido system and maintain project portfolio.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and risk factors.
• Source alternate suppliers as needed.
• Partner with quality and finance to monitor supplier performance.
• Implement supplier sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain an efficient and reliable storeroom process.
• Execute contracts for identified suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures and identify gaps to remediate.
• Process purchase orders and convey them to suppliers.
• Verify pricing, quantity, dates on POs and supplier delivery dates.
• Reconcile invoices, POs, and receipts.
• Maintain purchasing reports (open orders, holds, GRNI, etc.).
• Manage supplier accounts including setup and updating terms/contacts.

Conocimientos

Procurement strategy

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Herramientas

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Sr. Buyer

Location: Spanish Fork, UT, US, 84660

Career area: Procurement

Department: Buyer

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by: Position will be posted until filled.

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for taking full and independent ownership over assigned spend and plant responsibilities. This role will provide sourcing, commodity, and supply base management expertise to ensure that all aspects of the sourcing process meet the company's quality, surety of supply, and cost to meet procurement requirements. This role will be responsible to strategically source existing products, onboard new products and brands, control pricing and creatively initiate and execute plant strategies. A Senior Buyer must have an entrepreneurial mind, a keen understanding of industry trends, and ability to coordinate projects across multiple departments.

What you will be doing

• Develop annual Procurement Plan for Spanish Fork and assigned spend categories.
• Deliver Procurement support for the Spanish Fork location and departments.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to manage and drive cost savings initiative based on the Procurement Plan.
• Enter savings projects in Provalido system and maintain project portfolio.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and risk factors. Source alternate suppliers as needed.
• Partner with quality and finance to monitor supplier performance.
• Implement supplier sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain an efficient and reliable storeroom process.
• Execute contracts for identified suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures. Proactively identify gaps in compliance and create actions plans to remediate.
• Process purchase orders – including conveying purchase orders to the suppliers.
• Purchase order/order acknowledgment accuracy – Verify pricing, order quantity, requested date, and supplier promised delivery date.
• Reconciling and resolving all issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Maintain purchasing reports – Open orders, holds report, GRNI, supplier reconciliation, etc.
• Maintain accurate supplier account status including, but not limited to:
  • Set up of new suppliers.
  • Updating terms, addresses, phone numbers, point of contact, etc.
• Manage and drive cost improvement initiatives by analyzing spend and purchase trends for tracking of all departments.
• Assist in Inventory process as needed.
• Comply with Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a technical manufacturing role.
• Less than 10% travel.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Intermediate analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and take action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Proficiency in ERP systems with a preference for Oracle and/or SAP.
• General knowledge of procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and sourcing processes.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadline
• Strong desire and ability to work cross functionally and influence decision makers.
• Understand policies and procedures and implement changes where necessary to promote a culture of compliance.
• Develop and lead junior buyer / inventory analyst.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use jobrelated assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]

Why Hydro?

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

A job where you make a difference

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.