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Macpower Digital Assets Edge

Senior Buyer

Macpower Digital Assets Edge, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States, 60012

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Job Summary:

The

Senior Buyer

is responsible for

purchasing, stocking, inventory management,

and

supplier relationships.

Core responsibilities range from

procurement tasks

(e.g., generating purchase orders, supplier qualification) to

contract negotiations

(e.g., pricing agreements, terms ). This role reports to upper management (

VP and President ) and advises them on the company's procurement needs. Must Have: Manufacturing Purchasing/Procurement (Medical Devices) Prior Small Company Experience (50 Employees or less) bility to read and interpret Technical Drawings and Bill of Materials Experience working with ERP systems, Preferred (Great Plains/Sage) Candidate must live within 45 mins of the facility, or is relocating at their expense Nice to Have:

Experience with Payables. Key Responsibilities: Purchase Order Management:

ssign purchase orders to trained staff and review purchase orders generated by others. Generate purchase orders as needed and submit them for review. Perform or assign follow-ups to ensure purchase orders are accepted and fulfilled as specified. Take remedial actions with suppliers when necessary to ensure timely fulfillment of purchase orders. Supplier Management:

Manage backordered supplies to ensure

staff

can fulfill customer orders. Maintain

supplier performance metrics , drive

on-time delivery , and execute corrective actions as needed. Verify product quality in accordance with

ISO standards . Take corrective action with suppliers to address

non-conforming materials , contractual non-performance, or other compliance issues. Maintain and update the

supplier scorecard . Prepare and conduct

annual or ad-hoc supplier reviews . Negotiate

pricing agreements

for purchased materials. Identify and qualify

new suppliers

based on company requirements. Oversee the

new vendor approval process . Conduct

supplier site visits

periodically to ensure compliance with quality agreements. Optimize

supplier workload distribution

to maintain timely product deliveries. Inventory & Procurement Strategy:

Work closely with

Imaging management

on costing projects and inventory strategy. Perform administrative tasks, including the filing of purchasing documents. Record and manage

purchasing data

in

ERP and Salesforce software . Generate

stocking reports

and take necessary actions to maintain

inventory levels . Collaborate with the

Production Manager

to streamline order workflows based on demand. Coordinate

inventory counts

with the production team and ensure accuracy in stock levels. Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as required to support the procurement and supply chain functions. Basic Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, the candidate must meet the following requirements: Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree

in

Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or a related field . APICS certification

or a related industry certification (preferred). Experience & Technical Skills:

5+ years of experience

in a related procurement or supply chain role. Strong

analytical, problem-solving,

and

systems-thinking skills . Experience working with

MRP systems . dvanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel , including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graphs, and VB automation. bility to

read and interpret blueprints . Soft Skills:

Strong

interdepartmental communication, negotiation, and presentation skills . High drive for

organization and structure . Personally accountable for

workload management . bility to think

systematically

to solve problems and optimize workflows.