Senior Buyer
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Job Description
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Job Location: Spanish Fork UT
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:
As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for taking full and independent ownership over assigned product categories. This role will provide sourcing commodity and supply base management expertise to ensure that all aspects of the sourcing process meet the companys quality surety of supply and cost to meet procurement requirements. This role will be responsible to strategically source existing products onboard new products and brands control pricing and creatively initiate and execute plant strategies. A Senior Buyer must have an entrepreneurial mind a keen understanding of industry trends and ability to coordinate projects across multiple departments.
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma Required; bachelors degree preferred in business or a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word and Outlook).
- Must be highly motivated and comfortable working independently and in teams.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Must be adaptable to working in a rapidly changing and evolving environment.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- At least five years of previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of imports preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop annual Procurement Plan for Spanish Fork and assigned spend categories.
Sets the strategic direction and priorities for procurement activities. - Manage and drive cost improvement initiatives by analyzing spend and purchase trends for tracking of all departments.
Demonstrates ownership of cost savings and data-driven decision-making. - Evaluate suppliers based on cost quality and risk factors. Source alternate suppliers as needed.
Highlights critical supplier management and risk mitigation responsibilities. - Execute contracts for identified suppliers.
Shows authority and accountability in formalizing supplier relationships. - Partner with quality and finance to monitor supplier performance.
Emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. - Maintain compliance with internal policies and procedures. Proactively identify gaps in compliance and create action plans to remediate.
Underscores governance risk management and process improvement. - Deliver Procurement support for the Spanish Fork location and departments.
Captures the core operational support function of the role.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
