What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Jamaica Bearings Group (JBG)?
Senior Buyer
Department: Purchasing
Reports To: Director of Purchasing
About Us
For more than 100 years, Jamaica Bearings Group (JBG) has built a reputation as a trusted partner in the aerospace, defense, industrial, and rail markets. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on combining tradition with innovation, delivering high-quality solutions while building long-standing relationships with our customers, suppliers, and employees.
The Senior Buyer provides support for various Procurement programs and processes such as savings reporting, supplier performance management, and various other cross-functional group activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the Senior Demand Planner on the selection of parts and buy strategy for partner segments of business including but not limited to Government, Rail and Industrial
- Proactive continuous product sourcing in an opportunistic and highly competitive environment working with sales and engineering
- Achieve margin and turn goals – reporting on each monthly internally
- Forge relationships with new vendors develop existing ones, ensuring there are strong brand partnerships in place
- Work with the PSM level at each vendor to lead problem solving tactics
- Be responsible for the complete procurement process
- Research and source hard to find items, solicit and analyze quotations and evaluate supplier proposals on price, product, and service
- Perform research and analysis on the services requested, maintaining adequate knowledge of the industry, trends, and product information
- Negotiate complex projects involving multiple service elements on price, quality, statement of work, and all contractual elements
- Collaborate with Senior Demand Planner on day to day efforts required for implementing sourcing initiatives and supplier performance
- Understand the various elements in a contract with the ability to draft, discuss, and negotiate contract elements including the
- general Terms and Conditions, unique specification and pricing
- Provide strong service, support, and leadership to Business Services, team members, internal clients, and suppliers
- Perform year-end review of maintenance contracts, standard contract items and licensing agreements for renewal or renegotiation
- Performs cost analysis and volume planning for site commodities with Demand Planner
- Reports on each prime Vendor to VP on monthly basis
Qualifications & Experience
- High school/GED degree required, 2-year college or technical school degree, or 4-year degree preferred
- Legal resident of the USA
- Proficient in English (read & write). Other languages a plus.
- Understand and follow verbal instructions
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Basic computer/typing skills
- MS Office Computer Skills
- Basic math skills
- Knowledge of sourcing, purchasing practices and procedures
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Organization and strong attention to detail
- 5 years’ experience in purchasing operations
- Negotiation Skills
- Adequate Product Knowledge
- Proper Understanding of Market
- Analytical Ability
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical, including a company sponsored option for the employee and dependents, dental, and vision plans
- Free Life insurance with the option to buy additional insurance for the employee, spouse, and children
- 401K retirement plan with a company match and a company funded pension plan
- Paid time off
- 10 Paid company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development and growth opportunities
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Jamaica Bearings Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every team member can thrive. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role via hrdept@jamaicabearings.com.