Senior Buyer

Your next good thing is right here!At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we’re all about helping you discover what’s next in your career. We are seeking a Senior Buyer to support Bausch + Lomb in *Ballwin, Missouri. *

In this position you would be responsible for all purchases, both direct and indirect, for the St. Louis manufacturing facilities and Resale products distributed out of Lynchburg, VA. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience as a production buyer and commodity buyer. If this sounds like the right fit for you, read on and apply!

Why should you apply to this great opportunity?

• Start date - Immediate!

• Length - Project end date of 5/29/24 with potential for extension

• Payrate - $40.00 per hour

• Schedule - Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

• Schedule - Onsite during training/possibility of Hybrid of 3 in office/2 remote

• Location - Ballwin, Missouri

• Dress Code - Business casual

What’s a typical day like? You may be asked to perform any of the following tasks:

• Manage components from new product development through discontinuation of product, including cost, delivery, inventory, and payment.

• Identify and lead improvements in purchasing processes and teams.

• Identify and implement CIP’s, through design changes, eSourcing, and supplier negotiations.

• Lead CIP implementations within purchasing and tracking other functions requirements.

• Monitor and address PO pricing to reduce negative PPV.

• Plan component requirements using MRP.

• Communicate potential shortages to appropriate personnel (commercial, planning, manufacturing).

• Work with suppliers to proactively mitigate shortages or recover when necessary. Develop improved processes to better manage requirement changes.

• Place purchase orders with suppliers and monitor adherence to delivery schedules. Reschedule orders based on forecast and requirement changes.

• Represent purchasing on project teams for new products. Follow GSP and GSQP process to implement new purchased parts, from concept design to manufacturing launch. Take lead role on implementation for both purchasing and tracking requirements from other functions.

• Develop and negotiate new supply agreements with suppliers. Work with legal to ensure acceptable legal terms. Negotiate contract renewals or changes upon expiration. Execute contracts on behalf of B&L. Comply with all contract terms associated with assigned suppliers.

• Manage Inventory levels. Adjust orders as necessary to reduce excess inventory; Negotiate with suppliers to reduce lead times and lot sizes. Implement pull systems or other inventory management systems with suppliers to reduce inventory levels. Develop tools for continued inventory management and understand inventory issues beyond just the purchasing perspective.

• Manage MOB changes and Supplier Requested Changes on purchased components that require a new source or new supplier to ensure smooth transitions and limited scrap costs. Utilize supplier quality processes as required. Lead teams to implement changes.

• Participate in MRB and lead team consensus on disposition of rejected purchased material. Act as primary contact with supplier for some concerns. Work closely with Supplier Quality to ensure repeat failures are not experienced. Follow RTV process to return defective product to suppliers.

• Address match exceptions with suppliers and Accounts Payable to be sure all invoices are paid on time. Address receipt errors, invoice errors, and system errors. Work to better understand drivers of match exceptions and proactively prevent them.

• Maintain supplier information, part MRP data, quote data and other information in MRP System. Develop improved reports and screens to further the system efficiency.

• Participate in Value Streams and provide purchasing perspective on operational improvements. Understand entire product chain and provide ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Education/Skills/Qualification/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

• Excellent understanding of MRP, verbal and written communication skills, negotiating skills. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products. Ability to work well within diverse teams.

• A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible supply chain experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• The successful candidate will be an energetic problem solver with excellent analytical skills, is flexible in their approach, adapts well to change, and works well under pressure.

• Background may include a combination of exp. in negotiating contracts, planning, and forecasting, and implementing cost savings initiatives.

• AS400 experience preferred.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Senior Buyer today!

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.