We are seeking a Sr. Indirect Procurement Buyer for our First Quality Products Company located in McElhattan, PA. This position is primarily independently responsible for optimizing the overall cost of supplies and services, developing supply base and supply chain strategies, while negotiating pricing, terms and agreements that are strategic and specific to FQ. This role has a greater responsibility and accountability then buyers, including people management responsibilities.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Adhere to all Safe Work Practices (SWP) and organizational policies and procedures. Must abide by all safety requirements and attain safety goals.
Perform and deliver on routine assignments/projects while simultaneously leveraging and applying procurement knowledge.
Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and department initiatives.
Identifies and communicates process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality for assigned team.
Collaborates and interacts effectively across internal business lines and teams, as part of a steady state for continuous improvement opportunities.
Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to buyers, developing and implementing best practices.
Presents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standard of ethical business practices.
Establish a supplier performance tool focusing on delivery, price, quality and implement improvements strategies as necessary to ensure quality and reliability.
Sustains open communication with suppliers and prepares purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
Travel to other sites as required

Education and experience requirements:

Business / Supply Chain degree or related field work experience.
Advanced MS Office Suite skills to include: Excel, Word, Power Point, along with working knowledge of SAP Ariba, Celonis, and QlikView.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; with strong expertise in all areas of Indirect Procurement.
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
Results driven with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities.
Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure while leading a team and keeping them engaged and motivated, while embracing change.
Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.

Work Environment:

Hybrid work schedule with three days on-site at designated manufacturing facility. Modifications to this schedule are possible to align with business goals. This position would work at a designated location based on site support requirements.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.