Sr Indirect Procurement Buyer

Company Philosophy: The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company’s success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers.  This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set.  Beyond the technical qualifications of the position, it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership. 

Purpose and Role of the Job

Highly strategic and results-driven to manage our indirect spend portfolio.  In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management.  Your primary focus will be optimizing costs, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring our high-speed automated production lines operate 24/7 without interruption.  Will provide leadership to indirect procurement team.

Principle Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Safe Work Practices (SWP) and organizational policies and procedures. Must abide by all safety requirements and attain safety goals.
• Lead end-to-end (RFP)processes to include MRO and Services.
• Partner closely with engineering and plant maintenance teams to secure critical spare parts and tooling, while researching alternative sources when applicable.
• Formulate, negotiate and execute supplier contracts, to maximize TCO.
• Monitor, score, and evaluate supplier performance to ensure OTD, continuous improvement and competitive pricing.
• Design Supplier Managed Inventory programs to streamline storeroom stocking levels and improve cash flow.
• Manage time between tactical PO placement and strategic initiatives, while mentoring a team of at least one.
• Drive cost savings, value creation initiatives to meet annual goals.
• Monitor market fluctuations and potential impacts.
• Access supplier financial health, geographic vulnerabilities and singles source dependencies to implement business continuity plans.
• Utilize Power BI to identify spend leakage and contract non-compliance.

Education and Experience

• 8+years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management/business administration.
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills to include Excel, Word, Power Point, along with working knowledge of SAP, Hexagon, Power BI platforms.
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Results driven with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities.
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure while leading a team and keeping them engaged and motivated, while embracing change.