Senior Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY* Senior level role in the Buyer job family supporting our site in Georgetown, TX. Plan and purchase products to meet demand need. Maintain inventory levels, address shortages and support product evolution daily. Responsible for securing the necessary materials to meet the needs of customers and the business. Work with a bit more complex suppliers and supply chains changes and development.RESPONSIBILITIESWork with the SIOP and demand team, sending forecast to suppliers.Tactical creation and issuance of purchase orders to approved suppliers based on the demand.Work with supplier to expedite material as needed to support production needs driven by customer demand.Supports internal customer i.e., Offering managers/Warranty team/NPDI/Project ManagersReconcile / resolve invoice discrepancies and route next steps to appropriate functional group.Coordinate information between suppliers, Materials & Commodity Management; provide products availability, pricing, and shipping information.Adheres to spot buy and freight cost management processes to minimize total cost to the business.Investigate multiple options with the commodity team for and negotiate favorable pricing/terms on spot buys.Create / maintain purchase order lines for surcharges due to tariffs, freight, expediting, package, etcCoordinate with quality team and logistics team with any manufactory rework due to quality issuesMonitor production and transit lead time, adjust PO issue date based on the changes.Work with project managers, the commodity team, and new suppliers with manufactories transfer.Process and monitor consignment process.Work with suppliers to control material inventories.Performs other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Job Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or equivalent functional experience required* 7+ years of experiencePreferred Qualifications:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent customer service skillsExcellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skillsDetail-orientedAbility to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environmentProficient in Microsoft office, especially ExcelExperience with ERP/MRP systems preferredUnderstanding of business financialsEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS* Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or equivalent functional experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* No Special Physical RequirementsENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS* Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED* None