Senior Operational Buyer

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer for our client opening a brand-new facility in Alabama, NY! This is a unique hybrid role offering the flexibility of remote work, combined with on-site presence during the facility's construction phase.

In this role, you will manage all aspects of operational purchasing for US dry pump manufacturing and maintain continuity of supply to maximize service levels.

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• A solid background in purchasing within a manufacturing setting
• A strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Here's what you'll do:

• Support strategic sourcing/commodity management team with vendor creation and maintenance.
• Create and maintain purchasing material master data in collaboration with strategic sourcing/commodity management and planning.
• Issue and manage purchase orders (intercompany and externally) through their life cycle based on system requirements and/or manual request.
• Open order follow-up and expediting as necessary.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to adjust material forecasts as required. Regularly communicate forecast variations to assigned supplier base.
• Develop and cultivate positive relationships with assigned supplier base.
• Use root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement activities across 4 key performance indicators: quality, on-time delivery, cost, and net working capital.
• Effective communication with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Organize regular supplier business reviews in collaboration with strategic sourcing/commodity management (Supplier Scorecard Reviews).
• Maintain full compliance with all Company safety and ethics requirements.

Position Type: Direct Placement

Salary: Up to $97K/yr. **Depending on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package!

Schedule: M-F Business Hours **Hybrid schedule

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Manufacturing fields.
• Minimum 5 years' purchasing management or senior buyer experience, gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a dynamic lean manufacturing environment, and working with suppliers of engineering products and services.
• Minimum 5 years' experience using ERP systems.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Operational/engineering management experience and knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing technologies and processes such as machining, electrical/electronics, casting, fabrication, motors/drives, seals, bearings, injection molding.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerBI.
• SAP experience preferred.

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