Senior Buyer - Liquids
Allied Reliability
Waukegan, IL
Supply Chain, Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory
Position Summary:
The Senior Buyer is tasked with planning and purchasing materials to support the production schedule for new product launches and replenishment orders. This role involves close collaboration with distributors and manufacturers to ensure the timely supply of raw materials, meet customer deadlines, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Success in this position requires a combination of analytical thinking, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills to drive value and maintain a competitive edge in procurement activities.
Direct Reports:
Education:
Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion): able to use a computer extensively
Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling): general movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.
Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction): normal sound volumes in office setting, some exposure to production floor environment which may be loud.
Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details): able to read information, view a computer screen for extended time periods, and recognize hazards.
Physical Capabilities:
Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion): able to use a computer extensively
Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling): general movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.
Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction): normal sound volumes in office setting, some exposure to production floor environment which may be loud.
Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details): able to read information, view a computer screen for extended time periods, and recognize hazards.
The Senior Buyer is tasked with planning and purchasing materials to support the production schedule for new product launches and replenishment orders. This role involves close collaboration with distributors and manufacturers to ensure the timely supply of raw materials, meet customer deadlines, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Success in this position requires a combination of analytical thinking, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills to drive value and maintain a competitive edge in procurement activities.
Direct Reports:
- None
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Professional certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM), highly desired
- 5-8 years of experience in chemical procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others through influence and collaboration
- Experience with New Production Introductions (NPI)
- Experience in managing supply chain operations for product launches
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing orders and inventory
- Proven ability to articulate value behind ideas to key stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proven ability to provide excellent quality of work with accuracy
- Exceptional ability to visualize expected outcomes before implementation to mitigate potential risks.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability to analyze and solve complex supply chain issues
- Supplier relationship management, fostering productive partnerships and ensuring alignment with business goals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong understanding of inventory management systems and demand forecasting
- Outstandingcommunication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders
- Confident to present information, proactive mindset with strong prioritization skills
Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion): able to use a computer extensively
Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling): general movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.
Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction): normal sound volumes in office setting, some exposure to production floor environment which may be loud.
Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details): able to read information, view a computer screen for extended time periods, and recognize hazards.
Physical Capabilities:
Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion): able to use a computer extensively
Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling): general movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.
Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction): normal sound volumes in office setting, some exposure to production floor environment which may be loud.
Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details): able to read information, view a computer screen for extended time periods, and recognize hazards.
About the company
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Allied Reliability provides reliability and maintenance solutions across the lifecycle of your assets to deliver required throughput at lowest operating cost.
We do this by partnering with our clients to apply our proven asset management methodology and leveraging decades of practitioner experience across more verticals than any other provider.
Our asset management solutions include Consulting & Training, Condition Monitoring, Industrial Staffing, Electrical Services, and Equipment Repair Services. Consulting engagements include assessments, asset strategy definition, planning and scheduling, preventive maintenance optimization, operator care, root cause analysis, criticality analysis, and more.