Sr Buyer

Job Description:
The primary function of the Sr. Buyer is the procurement process: project planning and cost reductions, soliciting bids, self management, cost price analysis, negotiation, source selection, special expediting, settling terms and conditions, understanding specifications, applying contract administration and supporting PPV/VAVE activities.

• Performs functions as listed above in one or more of the following widely diversified groups of raw materials, components or finished goods. Products include but are not limited to chemicals, mechanical products, productions tooling, etc.
• Works with Planners to keep inventories as low as possible without jeopardizing production while being consistent with market conditions. Evaluate market conditions and trends and advise inventory adjustments accordingly. Develop and apply "JIT' procurement techniques.
• Maintains good relations with supplier personnel which means courteous, impartial and objective dealings. Negotiate price changes through knowledge of those commodities assigned and by keeping current of industry competitive situations.
• Investigates lower prices substitute commodity to accomplish the same function.
• Negotiates return material with suppliers to obtain proper adjustments on rejected material. Work with supplier to correct the defect before the next requirement. If the problem persists, evaluate dependability and quality of a new supplier.
• Approves purchase orders before distributing. Corrects or approves for payment any inventory item invoicing requiring adjustments because of variation from the purchase order description

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related field
• 4+ years experience in a related field; working in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Leadership experience highly desired
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer for standard business applications including work processing, advanced spreadsheet and database applications; Oracle experience is preferred
• Project Management experience is highly desired
• Experience with MS Office; including Excel

Operating Company:
Kerr
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