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Taco, Inc. Sr. Buyer in Cranston, Rhode Island
The Sr. Buyer will procure materials, goods and service to ensure operational and customer needs are met. The Sr. Buyer will ensure optimal price, quality and supply goals are met and company inventory and financial objectives are achieved. The Sr. Buyer will develop an understanding of goods they procure and the economic indicators that impact them. The Sr. Buyer will develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and will routinely look for alternative sourcing to ensure competitive pricing and supply continuity.
Measures of success:
Cost savings / cost reduction activities
On-time delivery of goods purchased
Maintain optimal Inventory levels for goods purchased
Purchase Price Variance
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Procure goods and services to meet demand planning and/or customer requirements
Track international shipments and expedite deliveries as necessary
Utilize and maintain the ERP system to drive buying activities
Track progress of raw materials to ensure on-time delivery to company
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
Identify alternate suppliers for key raw materials to ensure competitive pricing and assurance of supply
Leads and / or participates in supplier negotiation activities
Develops sourcing strategies as necessary
Production planning activities for a limited scope of production line(s)
Supports the development of new and existing buyers by mentoring and / or leading training sessions.
Identifies and leads teams, continuous improvement projects and company initiatives
Active in the monthly S&OP process
Transition prototypes from new product development to production requirements
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
This position works at a computer and using the phone for long periods of time. This position must work within the production environment and will be exposed to moderately loud machinery and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required at all times
Required SkillsRequired Experience
Required:
BS in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations; extensive, related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
7+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation skills
Experience with various ERP systems
Strong communication skills- particularly verbal and written
Excellent MS Office Skills
Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements in Supply Chain performance
Ability to read and interpret documents (i.e., procedures, datasheets, drawings / prints and BOM’s)
Collaborative approach to improving business performance
Preferred:
MBA
Knowledge and / experience of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing and 5S
APICS CSCP and/or CPIM
Prior demand planning experience