Senior Indirect Buyer

About the role

Responsibilities

• Forecast and plan purchasing needs from lead times and inventory, with input on business risks and use-of-capital
• Manage all phases of the procure-to-pay process, including administering competitive RFQs, gaining approvals, tracking the progress of POs, and shipping
• Drive cost reduction activities, pursuing reductions where possible
• Build and manage effective supplier relationships and act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and problem resolution
• Establish VMI / Kanban Programs to maintain a steady supply of indirect materials to support operational efficiency
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders about order status and schedule challenges, and manage change orders, rush-requests, and returns, as necessary
• Adapt purchasing strategies to support fluctuating production volumes as Mainspring scales manufacturing, balancing flexibility for demand variability with cost efficiency
• Follow through to ensure on-time delivery to support revenue/shipment plan
• Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on Planning processes and system improvements
• Drive cost reduction through competitive bidding, sourcing new suppliers
• Independently develop & negotiate complex contracts & agreements involving large spends
• Provide a high level of service to Internal customers in performing the above responsibilities
• Display high levels of business ethics when dealing with suppliers & business partners
• Practice & display MSE core values

Requirements

• At least 10 years Experience in Indirect procurement in a Mechanical/Electronics Manufacturing environment with a background in relevant categories (Prod. Equipment, Tools, Material Handling, MRO, Utilities, Facility Mgmt. Maintenance Services and Spare Parts)
• Negotiation experience across the global supplier markets
• Commercial and legal understanding of contracts
• Independent, excellent communicator, and collaborator with internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with thorough analytical capabilities including the ability to solve problems with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Excel and Google Workspace suite. Experience with ERP packages
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or similar discipline