Sr. Buyer / Strategic Sourcing - INSPYR Solutions

Title: Sr. Buyer/Strategic Sourcer
Location: New Berlin, WI 
Duration: Direct Hire 
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 + Benefits
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Sr. Buyer / Strategic Sourcing
Job Summary
The Sr. Buyer exercises full buying responsibility and supports all Strategic Sourcing and NPI activities. This position acts as a department-wide resource and will represent the department in inter-departmental activities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain a work bench that may include strategic, outside processing and technical suppliers
• Maintain appropriate department documentation and correspondence including purchase orders, acknowledgements, request(s) for quotes, project status' and metrics as assigned
• Coordinate the development of commodity / supplier strategies including supplier negotiations and drafting purchasing agreement and blanket PO's
• Project management as required including leadership and assistance for other buyers
• Projects include Key Performance Indicators such as Supplier sourcing, Supplier improvement, cost savings, and inventory reduction
• Be a lead resource for the rest of the department
• Assist the CoPQ and DMR process for assigned commodities
• Advisement or direct participation in the resolution of supplier disputes for the department when necessary
• Participation in ERP problem solving and module implementations

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and education

• Undergraduate degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain and/or business experience in a manufacturing environment with 7+ years related experience
• Previous exposure to ERP systems is a plus
• Specialized commodity sourcing experience is a plus
• Ability to assess requirements and understand relationships of components based on manufacturing processes or product line families including similar analysis of vendor processes
• Outstanding inter-departmental communication skills
• An understanding and desire to satisfy customers and improve processes
• Experience with computer business applications is mandatory

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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