Senior Buyer
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Position Summary:
Viwinco is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our growing team. This individual will bring deep procurement expertise strategic sourcing skills and strong supplier relationship management to support organizational growth. The Senior Buyer is responsible for making cost-effective purchasing decisions optimizing inventory and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials and servicesall while aligning procurement strategies with broader business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
Analyze demand and material usage rates to forecast purchasing needs
Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to secure the best value
Identify and build relationships with secondary/backup suppliers to ensure supply continuity
Drive PPV (Purchased Price Variance) savings and MCTO (Material Cost Take-Out) initiatives
Vendor & Inventory Management
Place material orders and monitor order progress
Track and maintain inventory levels aligned with target goals
Follow up on late or delayed shipments to ensure on-time production support
Arrange transportation and expedite orders when necessary
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with materials production and finance teams to align procurement with timelines and budgets
Communicate order status inventory levels and potential issues across departments
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for purchasing and inventory management processes
Data & Reporting
Maintain and analyze procurement reports including supplier scorecards
Monitor market trends and evaluate how they may impact the supply chain
Support departmental KPIs and corporate procurement goals
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field (MBA or certifications such as CPM CPSM APICS a plus)
7 years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Proven success in vendor negotiation cost reduction and contract management
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and procurement best practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel for data analysis
Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Engineering Production Quality Finance)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites
Why Viwinco
Viwinco is a family-owned manufacturer of high-performance custom windows and patio doors. We believe in investing in people supporting innovation and fostering a collaborative work environment. Join a company where your expertise can drive real results and your contributions are valued.
What We Offer:
- A family owned business with a friendly and supportive management team with a focus on its employees!
- Discretionary bonuses
- Low-deductible insurance programs for you and your family
- A generous company-sponsored 401(k) matching program.
- Five days of sick time and up to 4-weeks of vacation time prorated at the time of start
- 13 paid holidays which includes a plant shutdown the week of Christmas
- Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the birth of a child adoption or introduction of a foster child into a home
- Education and professional development reimbursement programs
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
