The Sr. Buyer coordinates activities related to sourcing and purchasing goods and services to meet Prizer-Painter operational needs. The Buyer will work closely with both internal production and external suppliers to understand requirements and drive supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
Prepare purchase orders and bid requests.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost-improvements.
Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze MRP requirements, assess inventory levels, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Monitor trends in market and industry for cost and process improvement opportunities.
Analyze purchasing data to identify improvement opportunities.
Identify shortages and expedite when necessary.
Coordinate with planning/scheduling to adjust sales orders based on part availability.
Manage requirements for certain parts outside of the MRP system.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or equivalent.
1-3 years' experience purchasing goods and services for a manufacturing organization.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and with various departments.
Candidate must be well organized and have a good eye for detail.
Knowledge or ability to learn SAP B1 with a strong background in navigating ERP systems.
Must have a desire to effect change by continually improving our scheduling and planning process
Values
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Motivated self-starter who will seek out new work or projects when capable.
You have a high motivation to learn systems.
You are open minded and can react to change with agility.
Biased toward action with a strong sense of urgency.
You are a quick and autonomous learner.