Buyer Senior

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

As a Buyer Senior you will manage the purchase of components and services from suppliers at the lowest total cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need considerations. Monitors the uninterrupted supply of component parts in support of manufacturing activity. Conducts market and material studies.

• Evaluates broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviews cost/price and value analysis to select, reviews alternative suppliers
• Manages purchase requisitions and invoices including: expediting shipments by preparing and follow-up on orders and obtains certifications of delivery and verifies against purchase orders
• Ensures supplier training for relevant processes and procedures
• Develops and manages records of purchase, price, stock and consumption, supplier/vendor specifications and catalog files
• Researches and evaluates the benefits of contracts, open-market purchases and out-sourcing
• Negotiates, writes and verifies legal issues of supply agreements
• Manages disposal of scrap, obsolete and/or surplus materials
• Recommends and implements changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas
• Performs some lead responsibilities which may include: training, assigning and/or reviewing work, providing guidance and overseeing work flow of unit
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of supplier commodity processes and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation
• Proficiency with PC software and SAP
• Ability to work in a team environment and to build and manage business relationships
• Ability to lead sophisticated partnership arrangements
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications, Statistical Process Control and other significant quality management techniques
• Strong knowledge of basic Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) principles
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
• Five years of experience in purchasing or related field

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market: Auburn
Nearest Secondary Market: Opelika
Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supply, Buyer, Procurement, Operations