Senior Buyer

Title:   Senior Buyer

Department:   Purchasing

Reports To:  Purchasing Manager

Location: Rochester, NY

Classification:   Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 DOE

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer, in conjunction with the purchasing team, is responsible for the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy to ensure quality, cost, delivery and risk management objectives are met. This includes commodity management, supplier management, sourcing, cost negotiating, and inventory and transportation costs optimization. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement and management of a wide variety of raw materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services, in addition to supporting internal and external customers in the areas of new product development and process improvement.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• Support the purchasing team in the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy.
• Communicate to internal departments accurate ship dates and quantities.
• Lead and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, value-add parts and assemblies, tooling, equipment, and MRO supplies
• Incorporate risk management analysis and actions into the commodity strategy
• Negotiate service levels for purchased products (pricing, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms)
• Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking
• Manage supplier relationships – including all quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Organize and facilitate routine meetings with supplier.
• Process vendor returns and take the lead on obtaining supplier corrective actions
• Pursue material cost reduction opportunities by researching and recommending new materials, processes, and specifications
• Work with engineering, sales/marketing, manufacturing and material planning to ensure the success of NPD and VA/VE projects
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of key commodities including trends in new technology, processes and low cost sourcing
• Leverage ERP/MRP system to streamline work processes and work closely with the plant buyer/planners to ensure continuity of supply
• Use SOP forecast and ERP/MRP system to negotiate and create blanket orders/contracts
• Review forecast data vs. actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning
• Identify any potential bottlenecks in supply and communicate to internal departments
• Help control transportation costs by limiting air/expedited freight

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with the design and execution of commodity strategies
• Global sourcing experience
• Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of purchasing practices, demonstrated experience with tactical and strategic purchasing
• Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project management
• Strong communications skills (written, verbal)
• Ability to read and understand part drawings (blue prints) and specifications
• Ability to support and lead cross-functional project teams.

Educational & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
• 7 plus years’ experience in purchasing/commodity management in a high SKU manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers
• ISM certification is preferred

About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high-performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations: from advanced hung window balances and sash lock systems to multipoint, smart security and hardware for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, and is supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.

Company Statement

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration, LLC. is committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.  This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.