What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Strategic Buyer position at promachbuilt?
Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. American Holt, a ProMach Product Brand, is a full-service engineering company focused on the reverse engineering and manufacturing of replacement parts. American Holt serves local producers as well as Fortune 500 companies within the Food and Beverage industry such as Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, Frito-Lay, and Hershey. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Strategic Buyer to join our growing organization. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. The Senior Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing and supply chain activities to support the American Holt’s operational requirements. This role works as an experienced member of the purchasing team with a focus on sourcing, vendor development, purchasing processes, and supply chain optimization. The Senior Buyer must be able to read blueprints and must have a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, as well as vendor capabilities to effectively evaluate sourcing options and ensure vendor selection best fits business requirements. Are you passionate about this work? Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key vendors. Source and qualify new vendors to proactively manage supply risks, capacity constraints, quality issues, and other potential disruptions. Implement and utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) software functionality. Determine production volumes and place orders to support sale and assembly demand while limiting excess inventory. Assist with identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory efficiency, supplier performance, and cost control. Monitor supplier performance and proactively address issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and lead times. Collaborate with Sales, Accounting, Engineering, and other internal teams to align purchasing activities with business and production requirements. Monitor market conditions to identify opportunities for cost savings and identify potential supply issues. Maintain accurate item, supplier, pricing, lead-time, and replenishment data within the ERP/MRP system. Analyze purchasing and inventory data to prepare reports and recommendations for management. Support management with purchasing projects, supplier evaluations, and other departmental initiatives as needed. Serve as a resource by sharing purchasing knowledge, experience, and best practices with the team. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. If this sounds like you, we'd love to connect! Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience with NetSuite or Syteline or similar ERP system. Experience utilizing MRP functionality. Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 What’s in it for you? There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000