Sr Buyer

Under general supervision responsible for carrying out broad assignments involving the purchase of high dollar and/or strategic items requiring extensive or specialized knowledge and experience. Develops sources of supply negotiates contracts checks requisitions contacts suppliers examines bids and proposals and makes awards. Determines material requirements from Sales & Marketing Demand Planning and the Production Schedule and coordinates the efficient movement of materials through production cycle consignment programs and the Kan-ban/Pink-card system. Evaluates supplier reliability and may provide work leadership and train lower level Buyers. Participates in and helps to lead Division-wide Strategic Sourcing efforts. Typically requires a college education or equivalent and a minimum of five years relevant experience. This senior level non-management position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

• Interviews suppliers; investigates sources of supply; checks suppliers qualifications
• Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations
• Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the acquisition of materials supplies equipment and services
• Contacts appropriate suppliers to obtain price quotes lead-time methods of procurement and quality data
• Expedites orders and requisitions
• Performs purchasing transactions requiring the usage of BAAN Word Excel Access and other computer tools
• Plans and organizes work
• Maintains records prepares reports and performs other duties as requested by managers
• Investigates and analyzes new requirements generated by MRP Kan-ban or other planning methods
• Attends and conducts a variety of meetings with staff suppliers and engineering to clarify specifications material requirements contractual agreements and to resolve problems
• Participates in business-wide and local Strategic Sourcing activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelors degree in a technical field or in Business Adminstration or equivalent; MBA desirable
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with associates and suppliers
• This position requires onsite work only; remote work is not available

Salary range: $80000 - $100000

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

We strongly encourage people of color the LGBTQ community veterans and active-duty military parents individuals with disabilities and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Snap-on is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices and laws. Snap-on strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against applicants associates or any other covered persons for any reason including race ethnicity religion color national origin sex age physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator manufacturer and marketer of tools equipment diagnostics repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools tool storage diagnostics software information and management systems shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers as well as for customers in industries including aviation and aerospace agriculture construction government and military mining natural resources power generation and technical education.

Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products. Products and services are sold through the companys franchisee company-direct distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920 Snap-on is a $4.7 billion S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha Wisconsin.