Senior Buyer

Job Summary: The Senior Buyer will research and purchase products for our distribution center and for moving material between our intercompany plants.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities: Oversees and maintains current inventory. Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics. Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials as assigned, including source selection, order placement and follow-up. Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays. Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract. Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate. Utilizes ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters. Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information, internally and externally to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered & received. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required. Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP strongly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to compile information and make decisions. Ability to work under pressure. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience: Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required preferably in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics etc.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and retail locations. GD Energy Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf