Lead Buyer Jobs

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines

Must possess strong analytical and advanced Excel skills.

Liaising with planners to ensure the product offered is right for our customers and supports our business objectives

Must have 3-5 years of experience in buying with a medium to large size retailer

Must have aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math skills

Superior communication skills; able to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a broad spectrum of stakeholders

Has multi-functional leadership experience and prior experience in program/project management role in a technical environment

Solid grounding in data-driven management and experience developing business-appropriate KPI’s and reporting

Strong account and client management experience

Experience with foundational business management metrics and financial practices

Develop sound rationale for creating P2P proposals & manages the planning of procurement capabilities & associated applications

Define and create training for other team members in areas of skill and knowledge in which they excel

Inventory management, supply-chain and vendor management experience.

Inventory and project management experience.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Work with Purchasing Manager to resolve business system issues related to the Purchasing function.

Associates degree or equivalent experience and or training.

Manufacturing experience in metals fabrication & finishing is an asset

3-5 years experience in supply chain management

Strong financial management, leadership, team work, customer service and negotiation skills

Tracks back orders and manages overstocks

Experience working in fast-paced automotive industry and in purchasing of production and/or accessory parts

Strong team work, customer service and organization skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Manage "EPP" and "Oracle" systems.

2-3 years experience as a buyer/purchaser or equivalent experience.

Experience working within a QMS system of ISO 9001 and API Q1 is an asset.

Experience with ERP systems required.

Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.

Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.

6 months of procurement or project management experience desired

Manage deliveries and expectations with vendors to align to the project management timeline

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management or business analytics

Manage inventory and order supplies and materials as needed

Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Finding deals that are the top picks of our merchandise and marketing managers and are successful across our family of websites

Deep, broad, and diverse knowledge of consumer product good categories

5+ years experience in a surplus, opportunity, wholesale, or retail buying environment

Solid knowledge of retail math and metrics

Pursue inventory opportunities, especially those arising from previous generation, overstock, out-of-season, surplus, slow moving, de-commited, and end-of-life inventory

Research, screen, and develop a portfolio of direct purchasing relationships that will deliver gross profit opportunities

Bachelor’s Degree with preferred emphasis in supply management, business administration, economics or engineering, or equivalent.

5 plus years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists plant material control personnel in the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services.

Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.

Visits suppliers’ facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.

Coordinates requisition requirements and detailed procurement status with requestor.

As required, provide assistance to Procurement Team: Supply Chain Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager and Buyers.

Responsible for the execution of non-inventory material requisition buys provided by various departments within GF Signet.

Contacts suppliers, secures pricing and delivery commitments and creates new purchase orders utilizing SAP.

Reconciling invoice/PO/receipt mismatches with AP personnel.

Attend/Participate in Operations and Purchasing Team Meetings.

Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Assists with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis

Participates in the filling of purchase orders

Assist with developing and maintaining vendor qualifications/assessments.

May need to analyze multiple potential vendor solutions and make sound purchase decisions based upon price, availability and internal customer requirements.

Associate’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 2 years purchasing/buying experience.

Purchase raw materials, fabricated parts, paint and accessories from current approved vendors.

Research new raw material supplier and subcontractor options for all company locations.

Knowledge of procurement/Inventory management systems and procedures

Previous purchasing experience. At least 3 years’ experience

Strong communication and presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and computer skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills: displays a professional can- do attitude

Strong networking skills to maintain strong supplier and working relationships

Support aerospace / AS9100 Quality Management System requirements, processes, and procedures.

Monitor and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, order deliveries, backorders, missed or late deliveries, shortages, and problem resolution.

Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with Project Managers, vendors, and suppliers as needed.

3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, vendor/supplier relations, and purchase orders preferably with a manufacturing or construction company.

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet specific goals and deadlines.

The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered.

Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions

Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship

Three or more years of experience

Strong negotiation skills in MS Office

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Advanced knowledge of public purchasing principles and ethics, technical skills, highly efficient savings and negotiation skills.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge of purchasing principles and ethics.

Knowledge of public purchasing, policies and procedures preferred.

Knowledge of Accounting functions as they relate to purchasing and purchase orders.

Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase

Apply the Alstom Procurement process and provide return on experience.

Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)

Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan

Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager

Communication skills & Team spirit

Knowledge of wine portfolios and distributors in California

Strong knowledge of producers and regions that are sought after by local guests to the St. Helena store.

Extensive knowledge of domestic and international wines.

Experience purchasing domestic & imported wines.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast-paced working environment.

Ability to work cohesively within a team.