Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Fike Corporation - 3.6 Blue Springs, MO Job Details Full-time $67,527 - $84,402 a year 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Profit sharing Wellness program Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance On-site gym Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Vendor relationship building Record keeping Google Workspace Contract management Inventory optimization Process optimization New product development 5 years Bachelor's degree in business Purchase order management Certified Purchasing Manager Windows Salesforce Cloud Demand forecasting Records management Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Decision making Supply chain management Contracts Vendor contract management Computer skills Business Administration CRM system proficiency CPIM Procurement contract negotiation Manufacturing Strategic sourcing Supplier selection Senior level Business Project leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Supply chain collaboration Full Job Description Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for driving the activities associated with project management, product/service sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, and contracts management. Negotiates contracts using knowledge that is based on technical understanding of the types of purchases to be made, market factors and internal requirements. Provides a leadership role in the Purchasing Department.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide support to New Product Development and Process Improvement in the area of product/service sourcing. Coordinate efforts with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Production, New Product Development and Process Improvement in performing Supplier Assessment and Selection. Develop forecasts of supply conditions and provide product trends to key stakeholders within Fike Corporation. Evaluate supplier delivery and quality performance. Take remedial action when warranted. Collaborate with applicable personnel within the organization to achieve supplier improvements and monitors closure of non-conformances. Review shortages, supply and demand, purchase orders, item master setups, inventory replenishment, and supplier returns. Provide project leadership with internal and external partners to drive projects to completion. Develop supplier managed inventory programs. Resolve problems independently and collaborate with Purchasing Manager on particularly complex, sensitive or controversial matters. Source suppliers and maintain long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers. Implement inventory optimization strategies within the company. Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Work with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation. Generate quote comparison and contribute to internal supplier selection based on the quotes. Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing. Perform tasks according to Fike Corporation policies, procedures, goals and according to the direction of the Purchasing Manager and the Director of Global Supply Chain. Maintain the confidentially of all information processed. Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Inventory. Project Management. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building. Independent Judgement. Effective Verbal and Written Communication. Organization. Initiative. Time Management. Negotiation.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit and use hands.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years or more of post degree experience in a Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Operations environment. Knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts, and Material Replenishment processes. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Must be a self-starter with good interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED

CPM certification or

APICS, CPIM AND CIRM

certifications. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Familiarity with SalesForce and Google Suite.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $67,527 to $84,402 per year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate. Working at Fike At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family. Check out our competitive benefits package which includes: Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One! Profit Sharing Bonus Program Education Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses Service awards & Recognition Program Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking Refer to Req ID 3828. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application. Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.