Sr. Buyer
Robert Half is seeking an interim Senior Buyer to support our client in the southwest metro. As a Senior Buyer you’ll serve as a key member of their procurement team. You will maintain supplier relationships, optimize inventory strategies, and streamline procurement processes to maintain cost-efficiencies while ensuring the highest levels of quality and service.
What You’ll Do:Requisition Management: Process purchase requisitions, change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing: Conduct cost analyses and plan volume requirements for key commodities like materials, components, and services.
Supplier Relationship Management: Negotiate vendor contracts, develop alternative supply sources, and work closely with QA teams to resolve quality issues.Cost and Value Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings, including make-versus-buy analyses, alternative sourcing strategies, and inventory management through just-in-time processes.
Data Integrity and System Management: Maintain procurement-related data in an ERP system, including bills of material, parameters, and commodity codes.
ERP and MRP Utilization: Evaluate MRP outputs and demand projections to maintain inventory levels that support production schedules while minimizing costs.
Material Planning and Scheduling: Convert material demand into detailed plans while communicating purchase order requirements to suppliers.Inventory Tightening: Establish and maintain system planning parameters such as MOQ, Min/Max levels, and more to align with just-in-time inventory practices.
Required Experience and Skills: Proficiency in Oracle ERP system functionality.
Strong understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems, including netting, locations, and demand-driven planning processes.Proven experience in supporting supply and demand alignment, cost reduction initiatives, and driving added-value results.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle tight schedules while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and focus.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half. • Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within the Semi-Conductors and Electric Component Manufacturing industry- Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), with familiarity in ERP solutions
- Strong understanding of accounting functions and buying processes
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with Oracle 11i and Oracle Procurement software
- Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Experience in drafting and managing supply agreements
- Understanding of supply chain logistics and strategy
- Ability to manage and control inventory effectively