Senior Buyer
About You
Effective Communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Interpersonal skills
Integrity
Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Critical Thinking
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead strategic search and evaluation of vendors domestically as well as overseas
Serve as a liaison between internal Beckwood customer and external suppliers
Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with vendors
Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms and delivery to meet requirements
Monitor ERP procurement requests and direct requests from engineering, production and service departments
Generate purchase orders to vendors
Notify and keep internal departments up to date of purchase order status
Responsible for running key reports weekly
Attend project meetings with cross functional teams
Strong analytical skills with experience of using Excel to conduct quantitative analysis
Reduce vendor back orders and late deliveries through consistent communication with vendors
Quickly resolve purchase order conflicts with vendors
Notify vendors of quality issues and manages supplier disposition/corrections
Coordinate returned goods to vendors for credit
Collaborate with warehouse on inventory items
Recommend vendor managed inventory opportunities
Complete and report on quarterly vendor scorecard ratings
Arrange for incoming freight of components
Develop and contributes to company continuous improvement plans
Develop and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation
Reading/reviewing and interpreting drawings or blue prints
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group. May act as lead or first-level supervisor.
Required Skills
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of eight years’ experience in Purchasing
Organizational skills and ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Leadership skills and experience directing the work of others
Attention to detail
Ability to lead and manage change
Computer skills and proficient in Word and Excel
Experience using ERP system, Genius ERP preferred
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Bi-annual bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, parental leave)
Flexible PTO & Sick Time
Fun office atmosphere with catered lunches, group activities, and happy hours
401(k) with employer contribution
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions within the plant. The noise level is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
ABOUT US
Established in 1976, Beckwood is the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation equipment, and industrial solutions. Our machinery is used by companies worldwide to manufacture the products we use every day. From airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between, our manufacturing solutions make the world smarter, faster, healthier, and safer.
Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We come to work each day for the challenge and approach every project with a can-do attitude. We are competitive, fun-loving, and creative—with a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.D839978% %%retail%%