Senior Commodity Buyer

Job Summary

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.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field and 3+ 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.

Reasonable Accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with ADA supported disabilities.

Typically, the position exerts up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move an inanimate object. Visual requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision. Physical requirements include standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Position work environment is typically indoors in a pleasant, well‑lit area with comfortable temperatures and in a controlled environment where no significant amounts of dust, fumes or odors.

Unavoidable accidents and health hazards are unlikely.

Ensures compliance with general organization wide and department specific ISO/TS 16949 requirements.

Participates in and supports environmental ISO 14001 and safety activities by developing supporting goals and objectives, attending required training, complying with established procedures and initiating and implementing corrective actions, as needed.

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
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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.