Senior Buyer

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Buyer to join our procurement team. The Senior MRO Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a wide range of MRO materials, supplies, and services to support our manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong understanding of MRO procurement of best practices, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000

Annual Broad Based Bonus: 15%

What you will be doing

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and awarding designated contracts and agreements
• Place purchase orders for new and existing production materials
• Purchase capital equipment for North and South America manufacturing operations.
• Research and make recommendations for alternative suppliers
• Assure the timely delivery of quality raw material, components, and services
• Provide management with forecasts of market conditions, price trends, and potential problem areas
• Maintaining a general knowledge of technical requirements involved with assigned commodity responsibility so they are fully understood by suppliers
• Investigate cost reduction/avoidance opportunities

About you

• Bachelor's or technical degree in related area, relevant job experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum five years Purchasing Experience.
• Professional Certification in related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of MRP, Demand Flow® or Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent communication/negotiating skill
• SAP experience preferre

How will we reward you

• Competitive base pay
• Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees