Senior Buyer

Job Summary:The Senior Buyer will be responsible for leading and executing advanced purchasing activities to ensure timely material deliverability and support daily production requirements. The Senior Buyer will focus on direct supplier management, issue resolution, detailed purchasing execution and continuous improvement within the procurement process. This role will serve as the primary point for delivery, quality, or communication issues providing guidance and support to other buyers and/or schedulers.Supervisory Responsibilities:None Duties/Responsibilities:Perform daily purchasing activitiesManage assigned vendors requiring frequent communication and influence Oversee PO lifecycle managementHelp develop and maintain Kanban processes for the facilityOwn and manage component cost for select vendors, reporting to leadershipIdentify, establish, and maintain stocking agreements with vendors as necessaryEnsure the plant meets all inventory target levelsEnsure all materials are ordered in a timely fashionNotify the Production Scheduler of any potential delays due to partsProduce, analyze, and send adjusted forecasts to vendors as neededGenerate and maintain vendor and component data within ERP systemRegularly analyze and adjust safety stock levels on all specified partsCoordinate with the Quality Department on non-conforming parts, RMAs, and RTVs Conduct and assist with continuous improvement events to help the Supply Chain Team and Production function more efficientlySupport and mentor junior members of the teamManage inventory through product change processesExecute vendor audits in cohort with Quality Assurance teamOther duties as assignedKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Vendor On-time Delivery (VOTD) performanceVendor Lead TimeCost ManagementPurchasing AccuracyInventory Accuracy to PlanSkills/Abilities:Experience with Kanban preferredDemonstrated effective problem-solving skills. Able to understand complex issues and provide appropriate, effective solutionsAnticipates internal customer needs accurately and quickly establishes creditability with internal customersKnowledge of how to collect data to negotiate effectivelyAbility to collaborate across departments and work with subject matter expertsExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong analytical skills and the ability to work independentlyExcellent writing and verbal communication skills and ability to report to all levels of management on the status of production activitiesOpenness to receive constructive feedback from various areas of the organization with the ability to turn that into documentation and process improvementsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision while completing work activitiesSoftware Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RootStock) and MS Office Suite (specifically Excel)Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work between various functional areas and managementAnalytical Abilities: Strong capacity for data analysis, forecasting, and supply risk identificationEducation and Experience:Associates degree in an applicable field (engineering, business, supply chain, logistics) with six years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in applicable field (engineering, business, supply chain, logistics) with three years of experience3 – 5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment – requiredOther degrees considered with 10+ years of applicable experienceExperience in a manufacturing environment or working with manufactured products of internal design.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:This is a combination of an in-office position at ECS headquarters and working in the plant or warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate. Must have reliable means of transportation to allow flexible work hours as needed.Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sitUse hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hearFrequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periodsUse a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of timeOccasionally lift and/or move 25 poundsOccasionally incur physical demands associated with ground and/or air travelAll above could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitationTravel:·      Local travel and 10% domestic travel anticipatedThis job description is a summary and not a comprehensive list of possible duties required by this position. The job description should not be construed as a contract of employment.Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at careers@ecscorrosion.com or please call 314-432-1377.