Senior Buyer

Job Description

Senior Buyer is responsible for preparing and processing purchasing orders for materials, supplies, and equipment. This individual will be responsible for locating the most cost-effective solution for the quality and delivery requirements for each item/service. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities include:

· Negotiates buying terms with vendors, including price, delivery, and payment terms.

· Requests vendor quotes and generates the purchase order.

· Monitors project budgets when sourcing materials, supplies, and equipment.

· Tracks all open orders until received while keeping all stakeholders apprised of the progress of the order.

· Maintains an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.

· Obtains price quotes as required for sales, operations, and management.

· Works with shipping and receiving to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.

· Manages project purchasing schedule to ensure materials are ordered in time to meet project delivery requirements while minimizing on-hand and obsolete inventory.

· Helps to define and manage safety stock levels of inventory and parts supplies to support operations.

· Establishes and maintains reliable lines of contact with stakeholders to ensure that all purchase orders are accurate.

· Continually searches for new suppliers to minimize cost while ensuring customer satisfaction.

· Maintains good relationships with key suppliers.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Knowledge of purchasing raw materials for manufacturing.

· Knowledge of reading detailed drawings to develop bill of materials.

· Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

· Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word).

· Experience using System Applications and Products (SAP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), or similar type of software.

· 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing industry.

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74131: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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