Senior Buyer

SP Industries Inc. an ATS Companyhas an exciting opportunity for aSenior Buyer to join our growing team in Vineland NJ!

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of materials components and services required to support production customer demand and business objectives. This position serves as a key contributor within the Supply Chain organization by driving supplier performance optimizing inventory levels analyzing MRP requirements and supporting cost quality and delivery objectives. The Senior Buyer utilizes ERP and planning systems to make data-driven purchasing decisions manages complex supplier relationships and identifies continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen overall supply chain performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own procurement activities for assigned commodities suppliers and inventory categories to ensure material availability while balancing inventory investment and operational requirements.
• Analyze MRP outputs demand forecasts inventory trends and supply constraints to develop and execute purchasing strategies that support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle including supplier selection order placement expediting delivery management discrepancy resolution and supplier communications.
• Evaluate supplier capacity lead times performance trends and business risks to proactively mitigate material shortages and supply disruptions.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on improving cost quality responsiveness lead time performance and on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance through established KPIs and DVM metrics driving corrective actions and performance improvement initiatives when required.
• Lead negotiations related to pricing delivery schedules lead times minimum order quantities and other commercial terms to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with Planning Operations Service Quality Engineering and Finance to align purchasing activities with production requirements inventory targets and customer expectations.
• Drive inventory optimization efforts through effective management of safety stock levels reorder parameters supplier lead times and demand variability.
• Maintain and improve ERP system data integrity including supplier records purchasing parameters lead times pricing agreements inventory controls and material master data.
• Support annual forecasting budgeting and supply planning activities through analysis of historical consumption future demand and supplier capabilities.
• Identify recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency supplier performance inventory accuracy cost reduction and process standardization.
• Support sourcing and supplier development activities including supplier evaluations qualification efforts and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies procurement procedures quality requirements and regulatory standards.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive purchasing procurement supply chain or materials management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced understanding of MRP ERP inventory management forecasting and supply planning processes.
• Experience with ERP systems required; JD Edwards experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management KPI development and DVM metric reporting.
• Proven ability to analyze data identify trends and make recommendations that improve supply chain performance and business results.
• Experience supporting cost reduction inventory optimization lead time reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical problem-solving organizational communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel capabilities.
• APICS CPIM CSCP CIPS or similar professional certification preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations Management Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Salary Range : $80000-$95000