Job: Senior Buyer

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Company Type

Manufacturer

Location

St. Petersburg, Florida

Job Description

  • Responsible for planning, purchasing and expediting critical materials, components, equipment and services necessary for the operation of the organization requiring extensive or specialized knowledge and experience.
  • Plans, purchases and expedites material, equipment and services on a broad assignment basis usually involving important and critical items.
  • Performs an active role in the Vendor Selection and Assessment process. Seeks new sources of supply, perform periodic performance evaluations; generates on-time delivery reports.
  • Meets with key suppliers, and document performance results in accordance with internal operating procedures.
  • Identifies and pursues cost reduction opportunities to lower cost of goods procured.
  • Analyzes purchase price variances and assists in the development of standard product costs.
  • Attends regular meetings for specific product lines and understand materials impact.
  • Assists in the creation and maintenance of the Part Maintenance file in the manufacturing database.
  • Coordinates Engineering Change Order (ECO) activity that affects current inventory or open orders for assigned commodities as indicated on approved ECO’s.
  • Represents Purchasing in Material Review Board meetings.
  • Requests and evaluates vendor corrective action reports. Coordinates the return of rejected material.
  • May provide work leadership to lower level buyer/planners and clerical support.

Job Skills

  • Degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of five (5) years of related experience with diversified commodities. Minimum of two (2) years experience working with MRP, preferably in a high technology environment.
  • Must have established negotiation, supplier relation and sourcing skills along with strong organizational skills. Must have experience with handling long term agreements, KanBan and Just-In-Time (JIT) purchasing.
  • Ability to work independently is essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications along with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. CPIM or CPM certification preferred
  • Excel (advanced functions such as V-Lookup and Pivot Table creation)

 

CSG is a EOE Minority/Veteran/Female/Disabled

 

Job ID: 14989

Categories

Procurement, Southeast