Senior Commodity Buyer

Under moderate supervision, executes purchases of assigned commodities. Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market, as well as other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.

Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and services. Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.

• Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market to secure reduced prices.
• Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.
• Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Conducts ongoing and annual cost reduction analysis. Creates recommendations, presentations and reports out to management.
• Evaluates and provides recommendation to update current processes and procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency in purchasing efforts.
• Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
• Knowledge of supply chain theories
• Ability to break down and analyze supplier price proposals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
• Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Analytical skills
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

401K with 4% Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs

Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance

Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs

Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Ongoing Training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program

Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)

Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)

Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local law, it is the policy of DENSO to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DENSO. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact TAAp

DENSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status,or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.