Sr. Buyer (23945)

The Buyer III position is responsible for identifying developing and implementing supplier and product value stream improvement initiatives with assigned suppliers or commodities through the effective use and support of the Strategic Sourcing Cost Targeting Supplier Performance Planning Supplier Development and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and coordinate with engineering department to implement VAVE improvements
• Lead strategic sourcing for commodities as identified by leadership
• Responsible for spends less than or equal to $50 million including identifying annual cost savings targets sustainable cost savings and total cost analysis impact
• Develop negotiate and implement contracts with value up to $100k
• Understand and interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers on current cost elements with supervision
• Understand philosophy and tools of lean manufacturing
• Apply formal project management principles to work as needed including setting and meeting milestones and expectations
• Manage relationships with peers at assigned suppliers to effectively mitigate risk
• Lead and support special projects as needed
• Communicate quality and engineering information / requirements to internal and external resources as required
• Utilize critical thinking to make tradeoffs / concessions
• Resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers
• Perform cost analysis as needed
• Support continuous improvement objectives internally and externally
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Business Materials Management Finance Engineering or Operations Management preferred
• Minimum of four years experience in a professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities
• Working knowledge of all aspects of business operations including Finance Accounting Legal Materials Management Engineering Quality Manufacturing etc.
• Basic understanding of prepared financial statements
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Selfmotivated with the ability to stay on task
• Versatile flexible and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Creative and innovative team player
• Intermediate computer skills are required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of Spartans products and components
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
• Able to:
  • Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment
  • Deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels
• Strong:
  • Communication skills verbal and written
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organizational problemsolving and analytical skills
• Willing to:
  • Maintain a flexible and extended work schedule as needed to accomplish objectives
  • Travel as needed

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Area of Study: Business Materials management finance Engineering or Operations Management.
• Functional Experience: 46 years Professional procurement role with exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

*This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be allinclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Spartan Fire reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required.

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