Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer for a leading aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer in Greenville, South Carolina! This is a Direct Hire opportunity offering a competitive salary ranging from $89,000 to $94,000 per year , along with comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K with company contribution, and more!

Senior Buyer Benefits Included:

• Competitive salary ranging from $89,000 to $94,000 per year.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401K with company contribution.
• Stable company offering long-term stability.
• Great opportunity for advancement in the company.

Senior Buyer Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the procurement process for production raw materials, ensuring on-time delivery, and optimizing inventory levels.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms for price, inventory levels, payment, and delivery.
• Develop and execute project management plans, ensuring all procurement projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Source and evaluate new suppliers, managing supplier relationships to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create, manage, and analyze reports and schedules to maintain required inventory levels and support production needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and project management, to determine procurement needs and develop strategic plans.
• Participate in and lead corporate Supply Chain Initiatives and project work, including low-cost sourcing projects and actions associated with Engineered Product Offerings (EPO’s).
• Manage and issue monthly supplier scorecards and forecast planning reports.
• Resolve invoice and receiving issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with quality system guidelines related to ISO 9001:2015.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers, resolving issues fairly and ethically.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior purchasing staff, promoting professional growth and development within the team.

Senior Buyer Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5+ years of purchasing experience, or 10+ years of purchasing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Working knowledge of MRP system planning and other procurement software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management or Project Management (such as PMP) is a plus.

Recruiting Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Recruiting Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Recruiting Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.