JOB TITLE: Senior Buyer

PLANT/DEPARTMENT: Materials DIRECTED BY: Supply Chain Manager

IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Supply Chain Management, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality Control, Estimating, Production Control, Program Management, Accounting, Warehouse

DIRECTS: None

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible. Handles material purchasing of higher value and more complex commodities than Buyer.

MAJOR DUTIES:

+ Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report

+ Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders.

+ Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers.

+ Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers.

+ Approve invoices as required.

+ Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company.

+ Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers.

+ Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer's area of responsibility.

+ Maintain Negotiated Savings log.

+ Continue education to maintain or gain certifications and stay current on Supply Chain Management.

+ Travel to Lake Shore locations and suppliers may be required.

+ Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers.

+ Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks.

+ Assist in training and mentoring Buyers.

+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:

+ None

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:

+ 5 years buying experience in the manufacturing industry.

+ Institute of Supply Management (ISM), CPSM Certification or APICS CSCP Certification desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Job may require long hours of sitting/computer usage.

Job #NLX281328503