Senior Buyer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at DuraMag, a Shyft Group brand, based in Waterville, ME. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring metal, parts, materials, and supplies used to support the operations of the DuraMag plant.

• Negotiate cost, quality, and other sale terms with vendors
• Ensure timely deliveries and maintain proper inventory levels
• Utilize the Bill of Material to prepare vendor quote requests
• Lead all strategic and tactical sourcing activities for commodities
• Oversee $25 million in purchasing
• Identify annual cost savings targets, sustainable cost savings, and total cost analysis impact
• Partner with vendors to negotiate the best terms regarding pricing, quality, delivery, and shipping
• Prepare purchase orders
• Utilize critical thinking to make trade-offs and concessions
• Resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers
• Perform cost analysis
• Monitor order status pertaining to production needs
• Verify materials are received on time
• Utilize warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures to ensure proper inventory levels
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors

• Eight or more (8+) years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Versed in lean manufacturing philosophies and tools
• Experience dealing with prepared financial statements
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• A track record of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment
• A reputation for having effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain a flexible and extended work schedule as needed to accomplish objectives
• Nominal travel when necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

• Medical and Rx Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending
• Wellness Plan

Financial Security:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

• Educational Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care FSA

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.