What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at alleima?
Location Clarks Summit, United States of America Alleima USA LLC is looking for a Senior Buyer at Business Unit Tube, Americas in Clarks Summit PA. If you are interested in applying for the Senior Buyer at Business Unit Tube Americas, you can visit www.alleima.com/jobs. We are seeking a highly motivated senior buyer to lead procurement activities and driving cost effective strategies. This role is responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely procurement of materials while maintaining quality and cost targets. Duties and responsibilities: Lead the RFQ process for the procurement of indirect materials, services, and capital equipment, ensuring optimal business value through competitive pricing and alignment with requirements Oversee contract review as a key strategic function, ensuring all agreements support operational goals, protect the organization’s interests, and align with compliance requirements. Negotiate, review, revise, implement, and manage blanket purchase agreements and purchase orders Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support organizational needs and strategic sourcing initiatives Continuously identify and pursue cost‑saving opportunities across all procurement categories Collaborate with suppliers to ensure consistent supply and resolve quality, delivery, or cost concerns Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction in purchasing and inventory management processes Maintain accuracy and compliance within the purchasing system by effectively utilizing Hexagon EAM, Infor ERP LX, CaneaOne, and Medius. Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; equivalent experience considered Experience: 8-10 years of experience in purchasing / procurement, ideally in the manufacturing industry Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Teams Reliable, dependable, with a high work ethic Proven capability to handle concurrent responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Exhibits flexibility by embracing challenges and seeking continuous improvement and personal growth Strong negotiation and communication skills Ability to work with project managers and cross functional teams on capital investments & procurement activities Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and standards Support audits and internal reviews as required Work Model: Hybrid – in office at least three days per week Benefits: Alleima USA LLC offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of Life, Health, and Disability Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Advancing industries through materials technology. We are Alleima. Here to advance industries through materials technology. Our development and manufacturing of advanced stainless steels and special alloys are world-leading. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 160 years, and it’s still our reason to exist. Fueled by our desire to care, deliver and evolve, we benefit our customers, our people, and the future we share. And it’s how we relentlessly push products and processes to be more efficient, more profitable, and more sustainable. With close and long-standing customer partnerships, we advance processes and applications in some of the most demanding industries imaginable. Our passion for materials technology, metallurgy, and industrial processes helps customers become more efficient, more profitable, more sustainable, and safer.