ASSA ABLOY Group · 12 hours ago
Senior Buyer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
7+ years expASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in access solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Buyer to join their purchasing team. The role involves designing and executing purchasing strategies to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and risk management objectives are met, alongside managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes.
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Responsibilities
Support the purchasing team in the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy
Communicate to internal departments accurate ship dates and quantities
Lead and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, value-add parts and assemblies, tooling, equipment, and MRO supplies
Incorporate risk management analysis and actions into the commodity strategy
Negotiate service levels for purchased products (pricing, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms)
Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking
Manage supplier relationships – including all quality, cost and delivery performance
Organize and facilitate routine meetings with supplier
Process vendor returns and take the lead on obtaining supplier corrective actions
Pursue material cost reduction opportunities by researching and recommending new materials, processes, and specifications
Work with engineering, sales/marketing, manufacturing and material planning to ensure the success of NPD and VA/VE projects
Acquire and maintain knowledge of key commodities including trends in new technology, processes and low cost sourcing
Leverage ERP/MRP system to streamline work processes and work closely with the plant buyer/planners to ensure continuity of supply
Use SOP forecast and ERP/MRP system to negotiate and create blanket orders/contracts
Review forecast data vs. actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning
Identify any potential bottlenecks in supply and communicate to internal departments
Help control transportation costs by limiting air/expedited freight
Qualification
Required
Experience with the design and execution of commodity strategies
Global sourcing experience
Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of purchasing practices, demonstrated experience with tactical and strategic purchasing
Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems
Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project management
Strong communications skills (written, verbal)
Ability to read and understand part drawings (blue prints) and specifications
Ability to support and lead cross-functional project teams
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
7 plus years' experience in purchasing/commodity management in a high SKU manufacturing environment
Experience sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers
Preferred
ISM certification
Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2020-10-09Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Eva Karlsson
Vice President Business Area Air Handling Cooling & Heating
John McGuire
Vice President of Corporate Development - Yale & August Home
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