Sr. Buyer

Job Description

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%; plus profit sharing, medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid short and long-term disability program; paid life insurance; and paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Our work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe.

Arrowhead Winch does require applicants to complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Our goal is for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies.

Job Summary:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing assigned commodities, based on requirements and exercising independent judgment. Position will be responsible for supplier management, supplier development and other project management as assigned.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

Reviews supplier pricing, quality and delivery to determine selection of suppliers

Coordinates cross functional teams as necessary for project completion

Performs order follow-up for timely delivery in support of schedule

Monitors supplier performance using Quality, Cost and Delivery metrics

Organizes and leads improvement projects, and resourcing efforts utilizing 6-Sigma tools or other problem-solving tools.

Communicate and conduct supplier business reviews with plant and division personnel at all management levels

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Related four-year degree is preferred, with 2-7 years of closely related experience in purchasing, Business, Economics, Engineering, or appropriate technical field.

LEAN Six Sigma Certification desired

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Team player that is self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision

Superior analytical, and detailed data analysis skills

Flexible, adaptable, and able to navigate changes quickly

Ability to professionally handle stressful situations

Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently with changing prioritiesTechnical Skills:

Proficient software skills including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Office Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

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Full-time