Senior Buyer

Steiner Industries, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Senior Buyer based out of Cerritos, CA. Steiner is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of welding and industrial protective products in the United States. This position will be a part of a larger Purchasing and Sourcing team and will report to the Director of Purchasing. The Senior Buyer will source new suppliers, negotiate pricing/terms, and assess supplier performance both internationally and domestically. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Demand Planning and Master Scheduling processes in order to generate purchase order requirements.

This position will be on-site in Cerritos, CA.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business. We provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchase of products and supplies ensuring quality, delivery and specification levels are met
• Source new suppliers, negotiate pricing/terms, assess supplier performance, and request corrective action when required
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, forecasting, planning/scheduling, logistics and manufacturing principles
• Prepare competitive bidding documentation and evaluate supplier quotations to select sources of supply
• Develop new sources of supply both internationally and domestically to provide a diverse supply chain
• Manage the return, rework, or exchange of defective materials
• Identify and document supplier risk items and develop mitigation strategies and plans
• Lead major projects or cross-functional teams in regard to supply chain issues
• Take ownership for vendor relationships, creating value and ensuring strong performance to established expectations
• Work closely with other departments, such as Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Accounting, to maximize working capital and customer satisfaction
• Work with Sales and Marketing to create forecasts that align to customer demand
• Must be an expert in Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office products
• International/domestic travel will be required
• Knowledgeable in all areas of Ocean Freight Logistics and Costing

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• + years of prior Procurement experience working in a manufacturing and distribution environment
• + years of experience with progressive levels of responsibility
• Thorough understanding of MRP/ERP systems to analyze and react to demand and execute purchase orders
• Very strong understanding and experience of an import supply chain with experience managing suppliers and freight in and from foreign countries
• SAGE XP ERP experience a plus
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (V&X Lookup, Pivot Tables etc.)
• Experience dealing with customs brokers, duties, tariffs and inbound freight contracts
• Thorough understanding of negotiation techniques and tactics
• Must be process driven; continuously searching for ways to improve quality, accuracy, speed of response and departmental efficiency
• Excellent process improvement abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent people skills and the ability to translate customer requirements into results
• High energy level, with the ability and desire to be part of a proactive, solution-oriented, customer-focused leadership team
• Ability to develop and coach team members
• Ability to travel as required (-%)
• Spanish and/or Mandarin as an additional language a plus

Steiner Industries salary range: $K-$K based on experience, education, and geographic location.