Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the development and ownership of the strategic sourcing strategy for assigned materials and/or services.  This individual is responsible for overall supplier performance with respect to cost, quality, delivery, service and innovation; manages supplier relationships and is responsible for negotiations; and prepares bid packages and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine most competitive solution based upon total cost of ownership.  The Senior Buyer applies experience in a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures; and relies on experience and judgment to resolve problems and communicate effectively while leading complex sourcing projects and supplier performance reviews. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop sources and obtain information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current with supplier 
• Interact regularly with technically-oriented internal and external customers to communicate and/or negotiate complex issues 
• Understand technical drawings and possess the ability to review coordinating requirements with Engineering and the supplier 
• Represent the company as the POC for suppliers  
• Solicit proposals, conduct bid evaluations, evaluate costs, negotiate optimum delivery schedules and ensure the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions, and where appropriate, establishes long term agreements such as Blanket Purchase Agreements 
• Communicate with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Product Line and Manufacturing to ensure requirements are met 
• Prepare definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, make awards, and administer contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations 
• Responsible for program reviews. Monitor supplier performance, and prepare reports and other records pertaining to the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance and/or inventories, as applicable 
• Resolve problems related to technical issues, quality, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier 
• Determine the source of any problems and use independent judgment to take appropriate corrective action including escalating to Management 
• Evaluate bill of materials provided by Engineering group and ensure that all items are purchased at the required quality level and optimal price 
• Ensure that levels of inventory items purchased are maintained at optimal levels 
• Ensure that shipments are scheduled to meet production needs and tracks as necessary 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

• General education in Business classes  
• 6+ years of experience working in a similar role 
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and various purchasing program modules 

The starting pay range for this position is $73,700 - $88,400 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off