Senior Buyer

Position Summary: 

The Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing procurement activities for assigned product ranges, ensuring alignment with company strategy and cost-saving goals. This role involves managing key supplier relationships, mentoring junior buyers, and developing procurement strategies to optimize inventory management and supplier performance.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary.  Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in "other related duties as assigned":

• Lead procurement activities for assigned product ranges, ensuring alignment with company strategy and cost-saving goals.
• Manage key supplier relationships at a senior level, negotiating terms, lead times, and pricing to drive cost reductions and quality improvements.
• Mentor and support junior buyers in process improvements, best practices, and day-to-day operations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for optimizing inventory management, minimizing stock-outs, and reducing obsolescence risks.
• Lead initiatives to drive supplier performance improvement through continuous evaluation and collaboration with suppliers on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (e.g., finance, sales, and service) to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with broader business goals.
• Monitor and manage KPI for procurement activities. (e.g., freight costs, inventory turns, order fill rate)
• Resolve procurement issues related to invoicing, shipping discrepancies, and supply chain disruptions.
• Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written.

 

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Proven track record of strategic procurement expertise with a focus on cost reduction, supplier management, and process optimization.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and guide junior team members.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence at senior levels with suppliers.
• Advanced data analysis skills, including the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting recommendations to senior management.
• Proven ability to lead change and drive improvements in procurement processes.
• Strong supplier collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tool                                                                                                                                

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing within the office technology industry or a similar field.
• Experience in leading or participating in cross-functional projects and driving process improvements

                                                                                                                                                     

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory duties

 

 

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Minimum of two days in office

For information on the physical demands of this job, see Human Resources.

 

The posted range for this position represents a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation for this role. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Why Work for Us?

• Top Workplace
• Career Advancement
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Holidays, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
• Benefits Package including FSA, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

 

Loffler Core Values

What Defines our Culture.

• Positive Attitude: Be Part of the Solution. Put Extra Effort in All You Do. Everything You Do Matters. Be a Team Player.
• Integrity: Deliver on Commitments. Do What is Right. Live the Mission. Be Honest.
• Innovation: Welcome New Ideas. Work Smarter. Be a Visionary.
• Customer First Focus: Delight Our Clients. Bring Value Every Day. Exceed Expectations. Always Do a Good Job.
• Professionalism: Commit to Excellence. Learn and improve. Looks and Words Matter. Best in Industry; Field Expert.
• Drive for Results: Performance-Orientated. Hard-Working. Refuse to Lose. Be Accountable.

 

Loffler Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.