JOB TITLE: Senior Buyer PLANT/DEPARTMENT: Materials DIRECTED BY: Supply Chain Manager IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Supply Chain Management, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality Control, Estimating, Production Control, Program Management, Accounting, Warehouse DIRECTS: None PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible. Handles material purchasing of higher value and more complex commodities than Buyer. MAJOR DUTIES: + Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report + Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders. + Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers. + Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers. + Approve invoices as required. + Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company. + Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers. + Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer’s area of responsibility. + Maintain Negotiated Savings log. + Continue education to maintain or gain certifications and stay current on Supply Chain Management. + Travel to Lake Shore locations and suppliers may be required. + Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers. + Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks. + Assist in training and mentoring Buyers. + Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: + None EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: + 5 years buying experience in the manufacturing industry. + Institute of Supply Management (ISM), CPSM Certification or APICS CSCP Certification desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Job may require long hours of sitting/computer usage.