Buyer Senior

Buyer Senior

Responsible for the procurement of higher impact, technical or more complex purchasing, managing vendor performance and compliance, identifying and resolving routine to complex purchasing issues and reviewing plans to determine if changes need to be made to the projections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchases higher impact or , technical or more complex materials to ensure supplies meets the Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) "planned order" requirements to support demand and on-time delivery of domestic and global demand requirements.
• Ensures international, subsidiary and miscellaneous demands are accurately incorporated into monthly purchases as required by the business unit.
• Responsible for order placement and vendor management of delivery schedules.
• Identifies potential issues, and ensures disconnects such as anticipated product shortages, non-conforming material and excess or obsolete materials are continuously monitored and resolved.
• Identifies risks, develops alternative solutions and assesses impact on product delivery to present optional solutions. Communicates issues and resolutions to internal teams including sourcing and product management.
• Manages day-to-day vendor performance and fulfillment. Evaluates and monitors contracts to ensure that vendors and suppliers comply with expectations, contract terms and the conditions of the contracts and to determine the need for changes. Clearly communicates expectations to suppliers and monitors compliance with contracts to ensure compliance.
• Assists in the development of partnership arrangements with suppliers to manage internal inventories and vendor consigned inventories to reduce inventory ownership and lead times. Performs inventory analysis when required.
• Troubleshoots/analyzes quality issues and collaborates with internal and external teams to obtain resolution. Focuses to drive down the overall freight expenses, material liability and cost of managing materials.
• Develops key reports with measurement and benchmark information to improve purchasing and supplier management processes.
• Reviews the annual forecast plan for requirements, and participates with planning to ensure inventory availability. Additionally, participates in determining disposition of excess and obsolete materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:      Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing or equivalent.

Experience:    Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of buying/procurement in a manufacturing/consumer goods environment. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to solve complex problems and analyze possible solutions using technical experience and judgment.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite and MRP software. Ability to create complex reports which depict quality, processes, benchmark and expense information to effectively make decisions.
• Solid working knowledge of supply management, production and inventory control methods and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of receiving, quality, engineering and material flow processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with multiple internal teams, external vendors/suppliers and various levels of employees. Language requirements may vary by business unit.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work well with teams.
• Compensation range $65k - $90k depends upon experience.

   

  A few pointers about our culture:

  Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.  We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.  We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.  We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

   What you will receive:

  Share in the company’s success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.  

  Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.

  Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.

  Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

  If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

  About Us:

  JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include.: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.