Buyer

Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, aligning supply with production requirements and supplier lead times. Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers, including establishing dual/second sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and improve supply continuity. Manage end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, including placement, confirmation, tracking, and expediting to ensure on-time delivery. Serve as a key point of contact for the supply base, building strong supplier relationships and driving performance improvements in cost, quality, and delivery. Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to ensure material availability, resolve supply issues, and support operational objectives. Analyze and monitor purchase price variances (PPV), contributing to cost control initiatives and supporting annual standard cost updates. Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with suppliers, including support of annual buy strategies. Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and system integrity within ERP/MRP tools. Participate in supplier audits, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed. Contribute to departmental projects and process improvement efforts that enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.