Senior Epicor Buyer

Reports to: Sr. Logistic Manager
Introduction
The Senior Buyer is a self-starter with a track record of creating and running a procurement function. The team member is driven, and thirsty for success -- and has the skill to both create new processes as well as work within an established high-functioning organization. The ideal candidate develops, implements, manages and executes processes that continually support this rapidly growing consumer enthusiast brand.
Basic qualifications
Qualifications for the ideal candidate include:

4 to 6 years of procurement experience in a high-velocity manufacturing environment

Must have a 4-year degree or equivalent experience

Must have Epicor experience

Excellent MS Office suite skills

Responsibilities
1.Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, best practices, and strategies that align with company strategy ensuring effective implementation and execution
2.Ensure focus on overall globally sourced commodities with an understanding and accountability of the results needed to meet overall business objectives
3. Support enterprise initiatives by developing sourcing strategies ensuring migration into existing supply chain with minimum interruption and maximum cost reduction
4.Lead efforts in supplier performance improvement based on scorecards and internal metrics
5.Ensure continuous improvement initiatives including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality, Cost, lead time reduction, and multi-vendor sourcing.
6.Works in conjunction with Engineering and QC departments to establish tolerances and manage vendor nonconformance program
7.Manage team members as applicable in the creation & execution of action plans as required to successfully qualify new supplier solutions and ensure successful manufacturing transitions
8.Lead all facets of sourcing process to support Product Development, total supply chain, and product manufacturing phases
9.Reach out to site tactical supply chain teams and NPI supply chain teams to ensure coordination & collaboration for successful implementation of sourcing strategies & initiatives
10.Lead the negotiation of select long term agreements to maximize value from supply base
11.Lead large scale Bill of Materials (BOM) and program cost savings
12.Develop strategic relationships with targeted suppliers
13.Review and ensure that the appropriate financial metrics are monitored and that proper financial controls are in place
14.Lead performance improvement using overall leadership experience
15.Additional tasks and duties as assigned

Accountabilities
1.Uninterrupted vendor supply for purpose of supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations
2.Material costs savings in line with budgeted expectations
3.Supporting inventory management function through proper vendor quality and lead time management

Success in this role looks like:
1.Meeting top-line and bottom-line budget
2.Material cost savings within budget expectations
3.Zero vendor supply chain issues