Senior Buyer - Waller, United States - NESC Staffing

Description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist at SRG Products

Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for procurement and supplier management? Join our team at SRG Products as a Sourcing Specialist and take on the exciting challenge of overseeing the purchasing process for commodities, materials, components, and equipment used in manufacturing and assembly.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage commodity responsibilities across multiple production locations
• Develop suppliers and negotiate favorable terms
• Direct purchasing activities and oversee supplier maintenance
• Implement quality initiatives and manage delivery/inventory
• Drive cost savings initiatives and manage engineering/program changes
• Utilize computer systems for inventory organization and analysis
• Collaborate with sales and purchasing teams to meet customer needs
• Analyze sales trends to forecast consumer buying patterns
• Set pricing strategies and authorize payment for merchandise
• Conduct staff meetings and introduce new products
• Support buying strategies for cost-effective decisions
• Manage new supplier development and sourcing process
• Analyze supplier pricing and negotiate agreements
• Ensure purchasing activities are within budget and uphold ethics
• Establish continuous improvement areas and negotiate cost reductions
• Develop strategic plans and maximize program profitability
• Participate in various projects and activities

Nature & Scope:

This role reports to the Sourcing Manager and involves working closely with a team of buyers and material planners. The team manages a supply base of $250 million, 40 suppliers, and approximately 1,770 part numbers across 4 factories. The position may involve domestic and foreign travel.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in foreign and domestic sourcing with strong negotiating skills
• Knowledge of MRP and vendor partnering
• Quality program experience and familiarity with EDI implementation
• Effective communication and negotiation in a global market
• Building positive relationships with customers, vendors, and colleagues
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Interaction with various business functions and analytical reasoning
• Inventory and quality management training/certification

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of recent buyer/purchasing experience