We are looking for a Senor Buyer to join our Purchasing Team to control the day to day purchasing of parts and services to the business, whilst ensuring the supply of goods into the business is managed effectively, efficiently and at the lowest possible cost. Experience in commodities such as; Capital Equipment/Operations Procurement (ex: machinery, lab equipment, fork lifts, racking, shelving, outside processing, etc.

) - supporting multiple sites in the US. Experience in working on cross functional teams, supplier development, and supplier development is required. Responsibilities Manage the purchase and supply of all procured goods and services Successfully manage a large supplier base; negotiating improved supplier terms and pricing Conduct market research and report on movements in price and changes in terms being offered Manage supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance and building successful supply chain partnerships Identify and assess new supply options for current and upcoming purchasing requirements Complete the internal supplier approval process to ensure that all suppliers meet the relevant business standards and all relevant certification and records are up to date Arrange and attend supplier meetings in order to analyze and discuss supplier performance, as well as gain knowledge of the full portfolio of products and services offered Maintain regular communication with the Production Team to finalize and confirm the weekly production schedule based on customer requirements and available material stocks Analyze internal purchasing processes and suggest improvements to ensure continuity of the department's performance.