Senior Buyer Jobs

• Must work well under pressure in a fast paced, demanding work environment that is both task and goal driven.
• Must possess strong customer service skills, having the ability to communicate effectively and provide clear and accurate direction to all levels of the organization.
• Manages time efficiently and demonstrates the ability to multi-task to meet to all deadline expectations.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Mac platform and Microsoft Office software. Must have experience with daily data entry and be proficient with sorting and analyzing data on spreadsheets.
• Facilities experience is preferred.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have effective verbal and written (email) communication skills.
• Administrative reports and database management experience is highly required.
• Over 5+ years as a Senior Buyer or Purchasing Lead.
• Must be organized and detail oriented to meet all quality expectations.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the following: Lead and assist department buyers with daily order intake on the purchasing log and to make certain the order management docket system is running consistently. Lead and assist department buyers with sourcing parts and supplies from a designated list of BPO and PCard vendors. Ensure service request ticket notes are updated thoroughly and are completed once parts are received and invoices are ready for the portal. Attend monthly meetings with the department supervisor and the PAID Team to ensure all pending invoices are addressed and vendors are updated. Assist the department supervisor with sourcing bulk keep-stock items with various suppliers and to possibly set-up programs to benefit all operation groups. Analyze data to identify trends, price breaks (cost savings), and introduce opportunities to improve overall business performance. Assist the department supervisor with all process improvements. This includes implementing “best practices” and writing SOP’s to streamline daily procedures and workflow efficiencies. Assist the department supervisor with monitoring and tracking daily BPO and AMEX transactions to ensure expenses do not exceed budgeted limits. Assist the department supervisor with sorting and analyzing data for monthly-to-quarterly forecasting, new fiscal year budgets, and to build and maintain QBR and YTD reports. Provide document control with all order management dockets for accurate record keeping. Cross-trained in the warehouse/inventory operations to provide coverage. Assist with special projects as needed.

Some college, technical training, or extensive work experience required.

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $33.00 and $45.90/hr, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.