Job Description

Job Location: ASSA ABLOY FENESTRATION LLC - Reno, NV 89502
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible (10% -15%)
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Supply Chain

Position Summary
The Senior Buyer, in conjunction with the purchasing team, is responsible for the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy to ensure quality, cost, delivery and risk management objectives are met. This includes commodity management, supplier management, sourcing, cost negotiating, and inventory and transportation costs optimization. The Buyer is responsible for the procurement and management of a wide variety of raw materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services, in addition to supporting internal and external customers in the areas of new product development and process improvement.
Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities
- Support the purchasing team in the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy.
- Lead and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, value-add parts and assemblies, tooling, equipment, and MRO supplies
- Incorporates risk management analysis and actions into the commodity strategy
- Negotiates service levels for purchased products (pricing, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms)
- Manages supplier relationships – Q,C,D,S performance
- Works with engineering, sales/marketing, manufacturing and material planning to ensure the success of NPD and VA/VE projects
- Acquires and maintains knowledge of key commodities including trends in new technology, processes and low cost sourcing
- Leverages ERP/MRP system to streamline work processes and works closely with the plant buyer/planners to ensure continuity of supply
- Uses SOP forecast and ERP/MRP system to negotiate and create blanket orders/contracts
- Pursues material cost reduction opportunities by researching and recommending new materials, processes, and specifications

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience with the design and execution of commodity strategies
- Global sourcing experience
- Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of purchasing practices, demonstrated experience with tactical and strategic purchasing
- Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems
- Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project management
- Strong communications skills (written, verbal)
- Ability to read and understand part drawings (blue prints) and specifications
- Ability to support and or lead cross-functional project teams.
Educational & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
- 7 plus years’ experience in purchasing/commodity management in a high SKU manufacturing environment
- Experience sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers
- ISM certification is preferred
Software Skills
- ERP/MRP experience
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint