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Senior Buyer

Ref: AS9083519

Gainesville, Georgia, USA

$70,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Optimization
  • Supply Chain Efficiency
  • Strategic Sourcing

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly skilled Senior Buyer with seven years of dedicated experience within various manufacturing settings, especially focused on procurement and materials control. They have demonstrated exceptional abilities in optimizing supply chain processes, negotiating with suppliers, and achieving substantial cost reductions. With a hands-on approach to tackling challenges in sourcing and vendor management, they continue to ensure that quality is sustained while enhancing efficiency and profitability in procurement operations.

Known for a collaborative work style, the candidate thrives in cross-functional team environments, ensuring seamless coordination and timely delivery of products and services. Their proactive nature and strategic outlook have been pivotal in driving procurement efficiencies and fostering robust supplier partnerships, reflecting directly in improved financial outcomes for their employers.

What makes them great?

  • Exceptional Negotiator: Demonstrated ability to drive negotiations resulting in 20% material cost reductions and increased profit margins by 10% through strategic pricing negotiations.
  • Inventory Management: Implemented management strategies that effectively reduced inventory excess by 15%, optimizing overall stock levels.
  • Vendor Relationship Management: Fostered strong relationships with suppliers to secure better pricing and service deals, critically enhancing procurement efficiency.

Areas of expertise

  • Cost Optimization: Proven track record of effectively negotiating with suppliers to reduce material costs significantly, achieving a 20% reduction in one role and contributing to a 10% increase in profit margins in another.
  • Supply Chain Efficiency: Improved supply chain operations through strategic vendor management and inventory control, reducing excess stock by 15% and enhancing service levels.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Skilled in identifying and leveraging market opportunities to form strategic vendor partnerships that align with company goals and compliance standards.