Senior Buyer

Sage Parts is the world's largest supplier of GSE (Ground Support Equipment) and airport-related equipment replacement parts with operations in The United States, Canada, Chile, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Peru, South Africa, The Netherlands, and The United Kingdom. Sage Parts supplies replacement parts and accessories for all types and brands of GSE. Sage provides supply chain management, on site supply services, single source supply, logistics solutions, engineering solutions and other cost reduction programs.

We are seeking a Buyer III/Senior Buyer to work in our corporate office located in either Melville, NY or Fountain Inn, SC. This role primarily works on “commercial” or “technical” problems with additional clerical responsibilities. The problem resolution process typically relies on a deep understanding of business process, high level of experience and education and strong negotiation/business skills, or Technical knowledge.

This role primarily works on “commercial” or “technical” problems with additional clerical responsibilities. The problem resolution process typically relies on a deep understanding of business process, high level of experience and education and strong negotiation / business skills, or Technical knowledge.

Essential Job Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Placement of purchase orders with suppliers based upon system generated requirements information, confirming price and expected delivery date as required.
• Expedite / follow up purchase orders to improve or confirm expected delivery dates as required by supervision or business needs.
• Problem resolution for accounting and receiving discrepancies, particularly with respect to communication with the suppliers for purchase orders the buyer placed.
• Creating and maintaining documentation / records of communication with the supplier
• Resolving pricing / lead time problems that do not meet the business needs, in the commodities and products that the incumbent has experience of.
• Improving inventory performance with regards to service levels and preventing long term and future issues through planning and market place awareness.
• Creating and documenting Supply contracts to suit short and long term business needs, with Support from management.

Principal Decisions:

• Supplier selection to achieve the optimal cost for the business, no limitations on prior history.
• Price negotiation to improve / maintain the business cost position in the market place or to correct delivery challenges.
• Supplier commitments to improve / eliminate inventory and lead time constraints.

Problem Resolutions:

• Difficult cost / delivery negotiation issues with minimal supervision or guidance, providing a win-win situation for the business.
• Supplier and Supply Line selection to improve / maintain the business cost position.
• Inventory commitment decisions to achieve business goals regarding inventory level, Inventory turns and Service Levels.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in an Automotive or GSE Parts related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management (or Sourcing) in an Industrial market place.
• Experience or knowledge of the Automotive parts market place.
• Fluent in Written and Spoken English. Additional languages are beneficial and would be considered an advantage.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Automotive parts market place: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person