As a senior buyer - supplier management, you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring material availability through strategic sourcing initiatives. This role requires a strong background in supplier management, contract negotiation, inventory optimization, and project management while demonstrating leadership potential for future growth. A strong understanding of industrial manufacturing, particularly in metal machining, is essential to effectively support production and supplier development efforts.
qualifications & skills:
1. bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
3. expertise in kanban, vmi, and lean manufacturing principles.
4. strong contract negotiation, vendor management, and sourcing skills.
5. project management experience, with the ability to lead supplier-related initiatives.
6. deep understanding of industrial manufacturing, particularly in metal machining, tooling, and precision manufacturing.
7. ability to conduct complex data analysis for planning and decision-making.
8. excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
9. experience with erp/mrp systems (sap, oracle, or equivalent).
10. apics, ism, pmp, or similar supply chain/project management certification is a plus.
11. fluent in oral and written english and spanish.
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