Buyer

• Develop merchandise assortments and strategies to drive profitable category sales and productivity while ensuring product value, quality, and styling
• Set and adjust the strategic vision for designated categories based on market trends, business reviews, priorities, and corporate strategies
• Participate in financial planning and advertising/marketing plans
• Present business reviews to leadership
• Manage vendor relationships and develop strong vendor partnerships
• Oversee training and career development for direct reports and contribute to broader team development
• Develop, select, test, price, and acquire merchandise
• Develop new product concepts and brands for test markets and potential store rollout
• Drive lifecycle management from idea inception through clearance and end of life
• Coordinate with Inventory Analysts to maintain proper in-stock levels
• Co-manage merchandising assortments for e-commerce websites
• Negotiate product returns, annual purchasing agreements, and vendor contracts
• Coordinate with marketing, visual display, and advertising departments
• Merchandise marketing-channel items and present promotional items to merchandise directors and vice presidents
• Partner with Sourcing on factory selection and cost negotiation
• Partner with Financial Planning on open-to-buy planning
• Assist with vendor performance, late-order, and quality-control issues

Buyer III developing profitable jewelry assortments for Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer

Buyer III

Buyer III developing profitable jewelry assortments for Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer. Managing vendors, product lifecycle, inventory, promotions, and cross-functional category planning.

• Coordinates activities related to the procurement of materials, products and services for Silfex, in support of the daily operations by performing the following duties.
• Assures that the materials, products and/or services are ordered and delivered on schedule in a cost effective manner while meeting all quality and corporate standards of the company.
• Manages low dollar spend commodities (e.g. uniforms, MRO VMI programs, canteen vending, etc.).
• Creates and publishes exception reports from ERP system showing gaps in new part set-up, supplier certifications, and contract management.
• Supports keying master data for supplier and consumable set-up.
• Works with A/P on resolving receiving/invoicing issues.
• Supports various ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Manages supplier banking change process on behalf of Supply Chain.
• Maintains timely control and accuracy of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records through use of our ERP software.
• Analyzes the requirements of the material, product or service, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested material, product or service.
• Advises company personnel or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost balanced against the optimum quality and production needs.
• Applies lean principles and participates in lean concept, especially when ordering material for the shop.
• Tracks the performance of suppliers in quality and delivery.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly applies Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Carries out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.
• Follows all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing.
• Assists in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Performs tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department management.

Buyer coordinating procurement activities for Silfex’s semiconductor components

Buyer coordinating procurement of materials and services for Silfex, a leader in semiconductor components. Managing supplier relations, maintaining order accuracy, and ensuring timely deliveries while meeting quality standards.

• Lead full life cycle purchasing activities including preparation of solicitation packages to vendors for Prime Proposal and existing Program related activities
• Evaluation of vendor proposals
• Completion of price analysis
• Issue resolution
• Negotiation and finalization of PO documents and modifications
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications and deliverables during the contract life and CPSR Requirements

Buyer/Sr. Buyer handling procurement cycle for Government Contracting.

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Buyer/Sr. Buyer leading full procurement cycle for government contracting consulting firm. Responsible for vendor negotiations, compliance, and ensuring deliverables during contract life.

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