Senior Buyer
External job listingat CFS
CFS seeks a Buyer to support plant procurement, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, cost analysis, and purchasing operations.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Whitehall, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Senior Buyer
Whitehall, United States
Job description
About the role
CFS is seeking a Buyer to support plant procurement operations and supplier management activities. The role works with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, support sourcing initiatives, and ensure efficient procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Support procurement strategies, sourcing initiatives, and supplier performance management.
- Assist with cost analysis, benchmarking, RFQs/RFPs, and business case development.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve purchasing, invoicing, delivery, and operational issues.
- Support procurement reporting, audits, compliance activities, and process improvements.
- Participate in supplier meetings, negotiations, and performance reviews.
- Develop and maintain procurement tools, templates, and documentation.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Production teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely issue resolution.
- Help manage purchase orders and support purchase-to-pay activities.
- Monitor future business needs and assist in identifying alternate sourcing opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes.
- Strong data analysis and systems proficiency.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
- Technical or manufacturing environment experience is a plus.
Key facts
- Supports plant procurement operations and supplier management activities.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
Frequently asked questions
What does this role involve?
The role supports plant procurement operations and supplier management, including sourcing initiatives, cost savings, and supplier performance.
What qualifications are required?
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field is required. Candidates need procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations experience.
Which systems experience is preferred?
The listing asks for experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.