Senior Buyer

SUMMARY:The Senior Buyer will report to the Purchasing Manager. This position will be responsible for all aspects of purchasing with an emphasis on outsourced services, hardware, and anchor cages.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Negotiate and purchase hardware, anchor cages/rods, manufacturing services (burning parts, bending services) while keeping inventory at satisfactory levels.Prepare purchase orders and follow up with vendors for delivery of products. Determine the PO need by dates and ensure outsource vendors have the capacity and capability to deliver on time.Provide weekly updates to the operations team on status of PO's placed and estimated delivery times.Maintain vendor scorecards with safety, quality, and on-time delivery.Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.May oversee audit compliance and perform audits. Will serve as backup to Purchasing Manager.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree; 3 to 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified ORCommensurate work experience that is deemed appropriate and acceptable by the hiring managerKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Extensive knowledge of Steel and Hardware Strong interpersonal and communication skills Sense of urgency and able to work in a fast paced environmentAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingExcellent negotiating skillsAbility to use independent judgement Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.Strong multitasking skills.Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.Ability to prepare bids, requests for quotes, and proposals in compliance with Company business policies.Excellent problem solving ability along with strong analytical skillsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.