Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Troy, OH 45373 $75,000

• $79,000 a year
• Full-time Clopay 288 reviews $75,000
• $79,000 a year
• Full-time Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson At Clopay Corporation , we are more than just North America's largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design.

Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business. Headquartered in Mason, Ohio , and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio , Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona , we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening

• from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America's Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers. We currently have an opening for a Senior buyer in our Troy location.

Responsibilities include:

Purpose :

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, buy and/or contract the purchase of materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

Dimensions:

This position will have frequent interface with vendors, as well as consistent interaction with other Plant personnel. Responsible for annual purchases in excess of $10,000,000.

Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

Plan and analyze material requirements for assigned materials using available forecast, historic information, current industry information and company inventory objectives. Maintain records and files relative to planning activities to assure information availability to other required personnel. Purchase raw materials and finished goods as assigned at best possible cost and quality to meet company specifications. Investigate new sources and products to improve quality and cost. Maintain adequate sources to guarantee consistency of supply. Interview current and prospective suppliers. Expedite material requirements as assigned to prevent interruptions in customer service and production shortages. Review item or material needs with various departments and investigate new sources of supply as required. Select or recommend suppliers with whom orders are to be placed and schedule deliveries. Notify Manager of inventory level changes relative to budget. Control stock levels in the economical quantities, in order to minimize investment affecting storage cost, handling and obsolescence while utilizing acceptable techniques including ABC analysis, economical order quantities, and other principles of inventory control. Review the operational forecast on a monthly basis to uncover abrupt turning points in market trends. Perform detailed forecast statistical analysis at the product model level for historical, current, and long range time frames. Study market trends.

Qualifications:

Education:

B.B.A. Degree (Business Administration) or equivalent.

Experience:

5 plus years experience purchasing/buying and inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment. Excellent negotiation, basic accounting, and inventory control skills. We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success. Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

Unrivaled Scale:

Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries. A Culture of "What's Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve. Commitment to

People:

As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.

A Legacy of Expertise:

Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career. Commitment to

Innovation:

We aren't just keeping up with industry trends; we're setting them. Whether it's our exclusive

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® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.

Community Focused:

Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity , Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work. Equal Opportunity Employer