Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group - Sr. Buyer

JOB TITLE:

Senior Buyer
PLANT/DEPARTMENT:

Materials

DIRECTED BY:

Supply Chain Manager
IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Supply Chain Management, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality Control, Estimating, Production Control, Program Management, Accounting, Warehouse
DIRECTS:

None
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible. Handles material purchasing of higher value and more complex commodities than Buyer.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report
Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders.
Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers.
Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
Approve invoices as required.
Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company.
Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers.
Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer's area of responsibility.
Maintain Negotiated Savings log.
Continue education to maintain or gain certifications and stay current on Supply Chain Management.
Travel to Lake Shore locations and suppliers may be required.
Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers.
Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks.
Assist in training and mentoring Buyers.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:

5 years buying experience in the manufacturing industry.
Institute of Supply Management (ISM), CPSM Certification or APICS CSCP Certification desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job may require long hours of sitting/computer usage.