An established, multi-billion dollar manufacturing organization is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for their Purchasing group. This organization is rapidly growing and the industry leader in their respective product line.

Responsibilities :

• Develop new product sourcing strategies representative of cost, quality and delivery considerations and effectively communicate messaging to internal procurement and cross functional management team.
• Assist management in development of Buyers by offering guidance, advice and expertise in mentoring role.
• Work closely with other functional areas and the manufacturing plants to establish an effective supply base
• Formulate annual business plan for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
• Responsible to build and manage internal and external supplier relationships.
• Manage and negotiate supplier agreements that require improvements in suppliers cost, quality, delivery, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation.
• Analyze market trends and commodity pricing trends to negotiate optimal purchasing agreements and drive alignment.
• Manage purchasing activities for Buyer led resource programs; identify key milestones and risks, maintain timelines and ensure cost objectives are achieved.

Qualifications :

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or related field required.
• Strong negotiator with a minimum of 2 years of Buying or directly related purchasing experience required.
• Prior experience purchasing, or sourcing for the manufacturing industry is highly recommended.