Strategic Buyer for Industrial Thermal Solutions

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team, ensuring timely availability of raw materials, components, and production supplies.

You will work with suppliers and cross-functional groups to support production schedules and customer demand. The role emphasizes ERP/MRP planning, cost analysis, and supplier management, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and cost savings across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• APICS certification and CPIM or CPM experience preferred.
• MRP experience required; JDE systems experience a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills to implement new programs and work effectively with internal and external functions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documents, technical procedures or operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Plans replenishments utilizing ERP and MRP systems; making decisions based on price, delivery and inventory disposition; negotiating expedites as needed.
• Approves invoices for payment; works with AP on discrepancies.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, delivery schedule.
• Compares prices and makes vendor selections or suggestions; selects products for purchase.
• Ensures that materials, equipment, and supplies are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
• Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid; selects sources based upon analysis.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests; reviews bid proposals or requests and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Analyzes commodities to develop and implement strategy for long term contracts to leverage and develop savings programs in line with business goals and objectives
• Works with supervisors/managers in various departments and areas of responsibility to define, coordinate, and develop solutions for department or area specific requirements and problems; proactively works to implement value engineering programs.
• Maintains computerized procurement records within the JDE System for items or services purchased including costs, lead time, product specifications, quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Proactively work with Suppliers to implement quality, on time delivery and inventory control programs to support Business objectives.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with employees at all levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Tools

MRP systems

JDE systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team, ensuring timely availability of raw materials, components, and production supplies.

You will work with suppliers and cross-functional groups to support production schedules and customer demand. The role emphasizes ERP/MRP planning, cost analysis, and supplier management, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and cost savings across multiple departments.