Senior Buyer

Summary of Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility for the Senior Buyer is to oversee purchases of inventory items by both Senior Buyer and staff Buyer(s). Oversee sourcing process to include, but not limited to, supplier selections, quotes, price, terms, discounts and freight. Build and oversee strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Responsible for purchases from strategic, high dollar/high volume suppliers, that are key to DFP’s ability to deliver goods and services to customers. Work with Operations, Accounting, IT, and Internal Customers to assist in managing all aspects of DFP Purchasing Process. Use your expertise to drive excellence in all areas of the purchasing process.

Job Duties Include:

• Purchase hydraulic, pneumatic, and other components to support DFP Sales/Service for multiple locations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to establish and take full advantage of terms of purchase, lead-times, blanket orders, volume pricing, special buy programs, annual returns, discounts, and freight programs.
• Take advantage of bulk buying opportunities that will gain additional discounts and/or other terms favorable to DFP.
• Prepare and submit RFQ’s to existing and potential suppliers for new and existing part numbers.
• Ensure suppliers have all necessary product specifications, drawings, and technical requirements necessary for purchase of inventory items for self and staff Buyer(s).
• Draw on past experience to interpret information and solve problems where standard procedure does not apply.
• Drive supplier performance, communicate issues related to delivery, quality, price, conditions of sale etc.
• Evaluate and report lead-times of critical suppliers to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate supply chain problems to senior management that may impact business operations.
• Adapt to changing market and supply chain conditions and report same to Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain qualified supplier list and identify reliable alternative suppliers where applicable.
• Oversee pricing data in ERP system to ensure supplier costs are accurate.
• Analyze inventory levels to determine optimum purchase plans for materials.
• Maintain inventory levels that are consistent with good inventory management practices.
• Maintain and oversee min/max inventory levels for all branches for self and staff Buyer(s).
• Assist Purchasing Manager in developing, implementing and maintaining internal and external instructions, policies and procedures.
• Communicate and formulate a plan of action for critical issues as they arise and inform all concerned.
• Assist all internal customers in all aspects of purchasing as needed.
• Oversee supplier information in ERP system (Vendor Supplier Management in P21).
• Responsible for team member performance evaluations and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills/Qualifications: Minimum 5+ Years of Related Procurement Experience; International Purchasing Experience Desired; Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal & Written); Detail oriented; Self-starter; General Computer Knowledge; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Strong Negotiation Skills in (Price, Terms and Conditions and Favorable Release Schedules); Ability to Make Good Judgements and Decisions; Demonstrates Sense of Urgency (with Suppliers and Internal Customers); Effective Time Management of Self and Staff; Motivated; Ability to Multi-task in a Fast-Paced Work Environment.