SR Buyer

Putzmeister is a world-class leader in concrete pump manufacturing and support, known for innovation, reliability, and excellence. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job — you're becoming part of a global legacy that builds the future, one pour at a time. The Senior Buyer reports to the Head of Operations (purchasing) America, with a dotted line to the Global Category Manager, and plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the procurement process to ensure the organization acquires goods and services at the best possible value. This position leads purchasing activities for needed materials, negotiates with suppliers, and maintains strong vendor relationships to support operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Senior Buyer analyzes market trends, evaluates supplier performance, and collaborates closely with operations, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives. The role has an international scope, including supporting sourcing activities for PM Brazil. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance quality, cost, and delivery timelines while mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions. Ultimately, the Senior Buyer ensures that procurement activities contribute to the company's profitability and competitive advantage. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy & Sourcing Contribute to and implement purchasing and commodity strategies (grow, maintain, exit) that align with company goals, global category strategies, and budget constraints. Lead material sourcing for Putzmeister America and support sourcing activities in Brazil. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and service capabilities. Prepare, analyze, and award RFQs, capturing all requirements (part numbers, drawings/specifications, volumes) and contract terms consistent with commodity strategy. Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to secure favorable pricing and conditions, targeting the lowest total cost of ownership, including long-term agreements, make-or-buy analyses, market tests, and clauses to mitigate raw material and currency fluctuations. Analyze market trends and supplier markets to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and process improvements. Travel approximately 15% Perform other duties as assigned Supplier Performance & Supply Assurance Define, monitor, and report supplier performance (quality, cost, on-time delivery) using KPIs and scorecards; drive corrective actions and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance. Support monthly supplier on-time delivery meetings and co-lead supplier quality, capacity, and development meetings with the supplier. Collaborate with production, engineering, finance, and logistics to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and ensure continuity of supply (production, aftermarket, MRO). Issue and maintain purchase orders in SAP/MRP for first samples or long-term contracts. Cost Management Identify and execute cost savings opportunities to meet strategic targets. Negotiate and mitigate economic increases, piece prices, design changes, tooling, expedite, and cancellation costs. Resolve invoicing issues with suppliers. Continuous Improvement & Compliance Mentor and guide buyers; develop and present training to internal customers. Create and improve procurement and cross-functional processes to achieve best practices. Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO requirements, legal requirements (incl. import/export and customs regulations), and ethical standards in all purchasing activities; maintain purchasing records per retention guidelines. Key Performance Indicators Cost savings vs. target Supplier on-time delivery (OTD) and quality (PPM) Material price variance (MPV) and lead times Contract coverage for key commodities Cost-saving initiatives (TCRs) and their successful implementation Qualifications: Required Minimum of 5 y…

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