About this role
Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer who independently performs activities relevant to the procurement of company raw material, capital equipment, tooling, and other items in accordance with established company and departmental objectives, policies and procedures. Coordinate procurement activities and set priorities to attain optimum quality, delivery, price, and terms objectives. Select and assemble accurate information utilizing existing requirements planning input, vendor research, and other methods for making sound procurement decisions. Participate in the development and analysis of procurement information systems for the purpose of upgrading and maintaining such data. Offer recommendations for improvements and actively participate in maintaining the accuracy of relevant requirements planning tools. Periodic review and maintenance of tools to establish appropriate supplier lead-times, item classifications, safety stocks, and inventory levels. Establish optimum supplier sourcing arrangements for those items which procurement responsibility is assigned, by using such methods as negotiation, vendor facilities analysis, performance evaluation, value analysis, quality improvement, and other sound judgment techniques. Participate in internal and cross-functional teams as assigned by superiors. Participate in cost reduction activities and projects to achieve established savings goals for both existing and developmental procured items. Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers – including freight costs and other logistic issues. Initiate and issue purchase orders, change notices, and any correspondence with vendors as required. Act as liaison between internal and external contacts. Coordinate resolution of vendor quality problems through investigation of causes, proper use of in-house expertise, vendor expertise, and outside expertise where appropriate. Participate in proposed sample evaluations, monitoring communicating developments to appropriate internal and external contacts, utilizing inspection reports and other data. Initiate internal and external communications such as letters, memos, reports, etc. as required in the performance of assigned duties. Guide various activities of the Procurement staff as directed by the Procurement Superiors to assure appropriate efficiency of the Procurement function. Perform (or direct others in) necessary vendor expediting tasks to assure desirable deliveries. Inform Procurement Superiors of all unusual and significant developments that occur within the assigned sphere of responsibility. Participate in, coordinate, and/or initiate action with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales to correct problematic situations. Occasional travel is needed to visit suppliers’ facilities Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe conditions or practice to your supervisor. Performs other duties as directed.