Lead Buyer

Job Description

We seek a results-driven individual to enhance our Purchasing function. As a member of the Purchasing Team, they will be passionate about driving change, and having a positive impact on our processes, business and team. They will come from a best-in-class environment that has taught them what good looks like. They will use that to help transform our current state into Procurement Excellence. Our current state is transactionally focused with the majority of time spent on creating purchase orders. It includes a spend of $50M across 450 vendors which is primarily direct-steel/brass/components plus some indirect-metal finishes/heat treat/tooling. Our future state is improved: focus on the activities that add value, processes and workflows, supplier performance management, consolidated spends, PFEP’s, and lower costs. This position directly reports to the Senior Purchasing Manager. This position will also work with our corporate teams in Strategic Sourcing and Warehouse/Logistics. The successful candidate will be able to articulate and show evidence of their demonstrated abilities to follow a planned approach and playbook. It’s truly an exciting time to get on board, and join our Purchasing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Purchasing/Sourcing with
  similar suppliers and spends (steel, brass, components, finishing)
• Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience in the use of
  best practices in Supply Chain Management
• Strong
  customer service skills and demonstrated ability to lead projects cross-functionally to deliver results on-time and collaboratively
• Prepare and issue purchase orders to ensure
  timely delivery of raw materials to limit disruptions to manufacturing operations. Review purchase order claims for non-conformance related to incorrect pricing, incorrect receipt volume, and out-of-specification receipt.
• Expedite and defer goods and services as required. Work directly with suppliers to ensure
  prompt and accurate delivery of goods. Work with stakeholders to expedite material and update the ERP system to accurately reflect delivery dates.
• Strong
  skills in analytics, problem-solving, negotiation and communication

• Team player who can successfully interact with internal and external organizations and effectively communicate verbally and in writing in a timely manner to ensure positive results
• Proficient with Microsoft Business Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), ERP and eProcurement Systems

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

• Demonstrated ability to provide
  strong support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high level of Purchasing engagement
• Demonstrated application of
  Procurement tools such as maintaining system database of procurement parameters to ensure the replenishment methods are reflective of current business and market conditions and support a management by exception approach
• Demonstrated ability to
  drive cost savings activities through collaborative negotiation tactics that are both beneficial and effective for the organizations involved
• Demonstrated ability to
  resolve supplier non-conformance issues and get to root cause and problem resolution utilizing established problem-solving methods and supplier quality processes
• Demonstrated
  coaching and mentoring abilities to less experienced personnel in the department
• Certifications as CPP, CPSM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to
  help
  drive change and implement change management processes

Additional Information

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program plus generous PTO
• Scholarship program for childrenof employees
• Charitable gift matching
• Associate appreciation/recognition programs
• Adoption Assistance
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
• Culture committed to work life balance with hybrid work schedules available

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Fiberon/Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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