What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP?
Description:
The Senior Buyer serves as a strategic and operational leader within the Procurement team at G&H Diversified Manufacturing, responsible for ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven sourcing of materials and services. By managing vendor relationships, supervising junior buyers, and driving continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, this role directly supports the company’s production goals, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.
CRITICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Process and manage all purchase requests from internal departments
- Compare pricing and delivery timelines from various suppliers to ensure best value
- Oversee vendor management including qualification and evaluation
- Monitor and optimize inventory control systems to maintain appropriate levels
- Track purchase orders from placement to delivery; address delays and discrepancies
- Collaborate with Sales to align procurement with demand forecasting
- Reconcile purchase orders with shipments; investigate and resolve any delivery issues
- Ensure all purchase documentation is accurate and compliant
- Address inquiries and issues related to purchasing and inventory
- Supervise and mentor two junior buyers, one Energetics buyer, and one local driver
- Facilitate continuous improvement across procurement processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a general office or procurement environment
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational skills with a customer service mindset
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented setting
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Knowledge of purchasing protocols, vendor compliance, and inventory principles
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Power BI for procurement and inventory analytics
- Exposure to AI tools for predictive purchasing and supplier intelligence
- Experience supervising personnel and managing cross-functional logistics
- Familiarity with Energetics procurement requirements