Sr. Buyer

<strong>At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers&rsquo; most important assets&hellip;people, products, capital investments and processes.</strong>

Salt Lake City, UT

Senneca Holdings

<strong>Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. Senneca oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations. Senneca seeks out acquisition opportunities that strengthen our position in a business segment as well as companies that will diversify our portfolio of specialty doors.<br /><br /><em>Note: You will always speak directly with a Senneca team member before receiving any offer of employment. Senneca will never extend a job offer without a formal interview process.</em><br /></strong> https://senneca.com/

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Full Time

Overview: We are searching for an experienced Sr. Buyer at our Salt Lake City, UT facility. <br /><br />Our company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA); health savings accounts (HSA); three weeks of paid time off (PTO); parental leave; 9 paid holidays; various optional benefits; and a 401(k) plan with a company match. We also provide career development opportunities, tuition assistance, and a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture making it one of the best in the industry.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead sourcing and purchasing of materials, with a focus on aluminum, plastic and steel and other key production commodities.</li> <li>Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and value engineering solutions.</li> <li>Strive to reduce DIOH while maintaining optimal inventory levels of aluminum products and materials in line with production needs and demand forecasts.</li> <li>Maintain accurate vendor records, including pricing, lead times, and order status.</li> <li>Oversee the ordering process, ensuring that all purchases align with project timelines and production schedules.</li> <li>Support local freight and logistics coordination to ensure on-time delivery, contract adherence, and accurate documentation.</li> <li>Collaborate with receiving, production, and inventory teams to align supply with demand.</li> <li>Monitor global market trends and assist in sourcing analytics (e.g., benchmarking, cost modeling, volume analysis).</li> <li>Track supplier performance, assist in issue resolution, and maintain ongoing communication.</li> <li>Support documentation and compliance processes, including NDAs, vendor onboarding, and audit preparation.</li> <li>Prepare routine reports and KPIs related to purchasing, supplier metrics, and transportation.</li> <li>Address supplier escalations and help coordinate regular supplier reviews (monthly, quarterly, annual).</li> <li>Assist with inventory cycle counts and coordination of material movement.</li> <li>Collaborate with the inventory and production teams to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and lead times. </li> <li>Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to support project timelines and cost objectives.</li> <li>Collaborate with site and corporate teams on sourcing strategies and supplier communications.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: <br /> <ul> <li>Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures and requirements.</li> <li>Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.</li> <li>Attend scheduled safety training.</li> <li>Actively support the organization&rsquo;s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.</li> <li>Recommend improved safety practices.</li> <li>Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).</li> <li>Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br />PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:<br /> <ul> <li>Responsible for supporting and complying with the company&rsquo;s Integrated Management System, which aligns with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility by following established IMS procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards</li> </ul> Minimum Requirements:<br /> <ul> <li>1&ndash;3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or coordination roles (manufacturing environment preferred).</li> <li>Associate&rsquo;s degree preferred; a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field is a plus. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.</li> <li>Familiarity with ERP and TMS systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact across departments and with vendors.</li> <li>Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively and escalate when necessary.</li> <li>Understanding of global supply chain processes, trade compliance, and logistics best practices.</li> <li>Experience in project coordination and working cross-functionally.</li> <li>Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or formal continuous improvement training is a plus.</li> <li>Adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative work environment.</li> <li>Team player with a customer service mindset and willingness to learn.</li> </ul> Physical Requirements:<br /> <ul> <li>Occasional standing, walking, or lifting up to 20 lbs. for documents or materials.</li> <li>Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk while working on a computer.</li> <li>Use hands, talk, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.</li> <li>Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li> <li>Occasional overtime or schedule flexibility may be required during peak periods or project deadlines.<br /><br /></li> </ul>