Senior Manufacturing Buyer
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Job Location:
Griffin, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 66100 - 99200
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FORTNA partners with the worlds leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy distribution center operational design and implementation material handling automated equipment robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA we believe in fostering a workplace that isnt just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than Team. Our Approach.
The Senior Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for sourcing procuring and managing suppliers for electrical components materials and industrial supplies that support manufacturing operations. This role works very closely with the Commodity Manager supporting both strategic initiatives and daily tactical purchasing activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of electrical components and materials excellent supplier management skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Industrial electrical knowledge is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Commodity Manager to support sourcing strategies supplier performance management and commodity-based planning.
- Perform daily tactical purchasing tasks: issuing purchase orders expediting materials managing shortages and maintaining ERP data accuracy.
- Source and procure electrical components wiring connectors control hardware and other specialized materials for manufacturing and Panel Shop.
- Evaluate qualify and negotiate with suppliers based on cost quality delivery and technical capability.
- Collaborate with Engineering Production Planning and Quality to ensure timely material availability and resolve component-related issues.
- Review engineering drawings BOMs and specifications to support accurate component sourcing and alternates when needed.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at improving procurement efficiency reducing costs and optimizing workflows.
- Monitor market trends pricing and lead times to mitigate risk and ensure competitive procurement.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records supplier information and item data in Infor LN and IQMS ERP systems.
- Support new product introductions (NPIs) through early supplier engagement and cost-effective component selection.
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 58 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical components materials and specifications.
- Industrial electrical system knowledge (e.g. control panels PLCs drives power distribution conveyors).
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Process improvement or continuous improvement experience (Lean Six Sigma Kaizen).
- Professional certifications such as CPSM CPM or APICS.
- Background in industrial equipment automation or material handling industries.
- Experience with Infor LN and/or IQMS ERP systems.
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage domestic and international suppliers.
- Excellent communication problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Core Competencies
- Strategic & tactical sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Technical understanding of electrical components
- ERP proficiency (Infor LN IQMS)
- Cost reduction & value engineering
- Workflow and process improvement
- Analytical decision-making
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk mitigation & problem resolution
Travel Requirement: Approximately 20% including supplier visits and industry events.
The base salary range for this role is $66100 to $99200. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location level job-related knowledge skills experience and performance.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.) or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Fortna is an end-to-end design-build firm solving complex omnichannel & eCommerce distribution challenges with expertise, software & automation, click here to learn more!
