Sr. Buyer

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the on-time delivery of all aftermarket and production products at TERREPOWER. Key success factors for the role are ensuring timely delivery, improving forecasting and fulfillment efficiency, and improving improved supplier relationships to meet operational goals.

Working with team members and management, the Senior Buyer builds strong forecasts and solid supply lines into all areas of the aftermarket and remanufacturing business.

Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supply Flow

• Initiate and distribute purchase orders for TERREPOWER products.
• Monitor and maintain order quantities and purchase orders to ensure rate and flow.
• Follow up on and escalate issues or disruptions in the supply chain.

Supplier Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage vendor relationships and performance, including key metrics for supplier on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement between suppliers and facilities.

Metrics, Inventory & Cost Control

• Analyze and troubleshoot key metrics using Tableau.
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory records and provide guidance and foresight to suppliers and leaders of the organization.
• Monitor expenditures on purchases of materials to ensure cost controls are in place and spending remains within budget.

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with safety standards and requirements to ensure a safe, hazard-free environment.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience with ERP systems.
• Experience using MRP recommendations and demand planning tools.
• Demonstrable experience managing vendor relationships and performance

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supplier management experience in a fast-paced, high-performing, industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery processes and ordering.
• Experience with KPIs, Lean, continuous improvement, and EHS principles.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures, and to drive discipline in adhering to them.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Able to lift and move totes up to 50 pounds.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching, both below the waist and above the head.
• Frequent walking in the warehouse and surrounding areas; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
• Able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature variation, and to access all areas of the building without limitation.