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Senior Buyer

Posted 28 days ago

OfficeMT Laurel, NJSE58k - 62k USD
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!  
 
Wachter is accepting applications for a Senior Buyer to work in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office. 
 
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Buyer where you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of goods and services required for the organization’s operations. This role involves working closely with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of products. The Senior Buyer will utilize their industry knowledge, negotiation skills, and analytical capabilities to maximize purchasing efficiency, ensure quality standards, and achieve cost savings.
 
 
We seek self-motivated and reliable individuals who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. 
### Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement:
 
  • Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, negotiated discounts, and long-term vendor agreements to maximize savings.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
  • Manage all purchasing activities for high-value contracts and critical suppliers.
  • Resolve issues and discrepancies with vendors related to product quality, delivery or payment terms.
  • Establish, maintain and evaluate relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment of goals, expectations, and delivery schedules.
  • Provide recommendations to management on improvements in procurement processes and cost savings opportunities.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders on vendor programs.
  • Act as a trainer and mentor for junior purchasing team members.
### Requirements:
 
  • Experience: 3–5 years in procurement roles.
  • Systems: Proficiency in ERP software.
  • Tools: Strong command of MS Office and Outlook. [1]
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Software: Experience with ServiceNow.
About:
 
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
 
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
 
 
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
MT Laurel, NJ
Experience
SE
Salary
58k - 62k USD
per year
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