Sr Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop suppliers to ensure optimal quality and delivery.
• Develop, maintain and foster strong supplier relationships.
• Support engineering, production and quality on any changes or projects related to raw material or MRO purchases.
• Use problem‑solving tools (5W, A3, VSM, Kaizen, etc.) to solve specific problems related to supplier deliveries and cost.
• Procure material in accordance with BOM and jobs related to specific projects.
• Ensure system key parameters are maintained (price, lead times, MOQ, primary supplier) to improve supplier and customer on‑time delivery, minimize inventory levels and avoid shortages.
• Conduct supplier visits as required and participate in the qualification of quality system audits.
• Validate prices prior to purchases to ensure PPV is not impacted.
• Resolve invoices on hold and work on root causes to prevent recurrence.