Job Ref: 214208503

Date: 2021-07-15 14:08:58

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The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing all products from an assigned Region(s) for multiple Markets. The focus is to drive overall Value by optimizing Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory. This will be achieved by building close partnerships with existing as well as new suppliers. This position is committed to timely and efficient launching of new products, activating alternative sources, negotiating purchasing agreements, conducting bids, etc. to meet the Company’s short- and long-term business plans. Additionally, this position may have day to day buying accountability for assigned component and material categories for select markets as well as responsibility for managing other personnel.

Key Results:

* Company’s sales and profit targets are met

* Our customers experience a high level of Quality and Service from our supplier network

* Through our sourcing and procurement practices, our suppliers see themselves as partners, which leads to better Quality, Service, and improved Margins due to reduced Cost

* Inventory is kept at a proper level to balance cash flow and customer experience

* New products are brought to market efficiently and on time

* Purchased materials meet or exceed Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory requirements

* All new and existing suppliers are assessed on Quality, Service, Cost, Inventory, and Innovation

Key Activities:

* Build the Company’s global supply chain to deliver optimal Value to our customers and the Company

* Foster a culture of customer advocacy and maintain an external focus

* Implement a strategic sourcing strategy to identify, select, qualify, and manage supplier partners

* Utilize the "Total Cost of Ownership" model to generate more competitive negotiating environments with new and existing suppliers to achieve real cost savings

* Deliver value from our suppliers globally through close collaboration, value engineering projects, work process streamlining, systems enhancements, etc. while ensuring healthy partnering relationships

* Maintain Quality Management standards through our suppliers

* Collaborate internally and externally with a “One Team” mentality through regularly scheduled and ad hoc interactions

* Integrate with Product Development, Sales, Finance, and other Operations groups using a cross functional approach to successfully launch new products and serve customer needs

* Execute all product sourcing and procurement work processes with integrity and excellence while continuously driving improvements

* Develop and monitor key performance metrics including On-time and In-full Deliveries, Defect Rates, Purchase Price Variance, Inventory Levels, Freight Cost, On-time Payment, etc.

* Develop and maintain program schedules to achieve critical timeline dates

* Communicate in an effective and timely manner

* Establish “internal customer” relationships with Product Development to support new product launches, qualify primary and alternate sources, complete Value Engineering programs, etc.

* Harness suppliers’ capabilities and resources to augment and optimize the Company’s productivity (e.g. Product Development, Customer Order Fulfillment, etc.)

* Ensure that all fiduciary requirements are fulfilled (e.g. Vendor Payment, Record Keeping, Policy Governance, External Auditor Support, etc.)

* Identify and mitigate key supply chain risks with particular focus on Business Continuity Plans (BCP’s)

* Supervises and develop the capability of assigned Sourcing and Purchasing team members

Areas of Responsibility:

Find and on-board new vendors

Source all new products to meet Quality, Service, Cost and Inventory requirements

All existing supplier Quality, Service, Cost and Inventory related topics

Manage a diverse supplier base that provides agility and value

Track the performance of suppliers and ensure they are meeting established targets

Supplier payment, invoicing, and other related administrative topics

Oversee and mentor all assigned personnel

Critical Factors for Success:

Deeply committed to customer satisfaction while being equally committed to delivering overall Value in Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory

Experience performing well in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment

Collaborator who brings know-how, experience, and problem-solving skills to the organization

Proficient in understanding and managing cross-cultural business practices

Able to identify opportunities and issues early and then quickly take appropriate steps to address them

Build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers’ key personnel through effective verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills

Drive business decisions and innovative solutions based on financial data and other relevant information

Continuously evaluate current and new suppliers to ensure the company has the right suppliers to grow the business

Core Competencies

* Strategic Thinking – Support, promote, and ensure alignment with the Company's vision, values, and strategies; as well as understand how an organization must change based internal and external trends and influences

* Initiative – Independently lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity; as well as anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate advanced action and prepare possible contingencies

* Global Perspective – Recognize and address issues that are outside of the local perspective and view issues without any pre-set biases or limitations; as well as see the "big "picture

* Relationship Building – Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support

* Influencing Others – Quickly gain others' support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions

* Results Orientation – Focus personal efforts on achieving timely results consistent with the Company’s objectives

Desired Skills and Experience:

Qualifications in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or related disciplines

10+ total years progressive career growth in strategic procurement, sourcing, and inventory management with a portion of the time in managerial roles

Procurement background in commodities such as aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, plastic extrusion, injection molding, textiles, fiber glass, and concrete are a plus

Global procurement leadership responsibilities with deep experience working with suppliers and a proven track record of creating sourcing strategies that resulted in significant cost savings

Experience working with a mainstream Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool – e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc

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