- Researches, evaluates, and selects appropriate vendors that support the purchasing initiatives for the area and leads the negotiation of supply agreements for approval, ensuring price point goals are met.
- Monitors and evaluates vendor performance and leads/assists in resolving quality, delivery, and billing issues timely and effectively.
- Communicates and collaborates with the Material Planning Department on a frequent basis to ensure vendor product is delivered as needed to meet customer orders.
- Actively coordinates communication between vendors and Chore-Time Engineers, acting as the liaison on new product design needs and related material selection/issues to achieve mutual goals.
- Actively supports Lean Initiatives through participation in training and related events to foster productivity and process improvement within the department or cross-functional areas.
- Education: High School Graduate required; Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience
- Experience: 5+ years of experience within a Supply Chain or Purchasing role
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- Skills: Strong ability to research and evaluate vendor options with a strength in negotiating vendor pricing, agreements and/or contracts. Excellent organization, prioritization, and project management skills, with a great attention to detail. Highly analytical with the ability to gather information and make decisions timely and effectively. Ability to learn and apply supply chain best practice concepts.
- Aptitude/Skills: Comfortable with PC/Microsoft Office products. Aptitude/ability to learn and work with MRP systems. Oracle ERP experience would be a plus.
- Skills:Excellent verbal and written communications with an ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization is important for this role.
- Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated, can work independently to achieve the goals of the position. Collaborative with an excellent ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the company and with vendors is essential. Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to influence decisions.
- Match Behaviors: Ability to work within a very collaborative team environment and have the natural ability to take a vision and turn it into a concept.
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Senior Buyer - Milford, United States - Chore-Time
3 weeks ago
Description
This position is in Milford, IN
Who We Are:
Chore-Time is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB's core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World through a number of business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1952, Chore-Time is achieving this goal by providing Leadership Through Innovation with the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. Offering complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control and house management, Chore-Time is a market leader known for product performance, tailored solutions and a proven independent distribution network. In order to continue this strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you'll join us in this journey
What You Will Do:
As the Sr. Buyer, you will manage the inventory purchasing for the production areas, as well as other commodity purchases, to meet the supply goals for the related areas.
What You Will Accomplish:
Position Requirements:
Other Important Information:
Position Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Core Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm (schedule can be somewhat flexible within this timeframe)
Typical Work Week: M-F; 45 hours per week on average
Direct Reports: None
Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with visits to suppliers and manufacturing areas
Travel: 20%