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Junior Buyer Full Time Agawam, MA, US Requisition ID: 1411 Sound Seal has a team of individuals who exhibit creativity, energy and embrace challenges to help drive change. Are you ready for your next challenge? Sound Seal a leading manufacturer of commercial and architectural acoustic noise control products offers a wide product selection to the soundproofing industry. Sound Seal has been committed to controlling noise in every environment since 1978. With over 40 years of noise control expertise, Sound Seal offers technical support and know how to solve any noise problem. Sound Seal is one of the elite companies of the Catalyst Acoustics Group, its parent company of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together, offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions in the market today. We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team, offering full benefits and a competitive compensation package. The Jr. Buyer will work onsite under the direction of the Sr. Buyer. The will negotiate requirements of direct materials, supplies and services at favorable prices consistent with quality, on-time delivery, and maintaining optimum inventory levels. Essential Functions Manage and maintain relationship with suppliers, optimizing the company\'s supplier\'s base. Develop sourcing strategies and process to reduce both risk and the overall cost structure to the supported business. Utilize business system and develop a method for forecasting material demand while preventing stock shortages and maintaining high inventory turns. Develop and present market-competitive management strategies and trends in price, suppliers, and/or other conditions affecting business with the ability to analyze supply & demand factors across categories. Develop, track, and measure all cost savings activities to include negotiated price savings and terms. Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels, part ordering policies in systems and preparation of inventory reports. Analyze and interpret reports and take appropriate course of action. Negotiate purchase contracts with selected suppliers and follows up on delivery and quality compliance. Build and maintain collaborative relationships between the procurement team and internal customers, that provide for appropriate levels of service being maintained and priorities being addressed. Support development and maintenance of procure to pay procedures between all stake holders in the business (Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable) Work closely with production and sales departments to ensure proper communication and planning. Contribute to the Procurement team?s performance against departmental and internal customer KPIs and SLAs. Recommend and initiate new supply programs in areas of Production, Inventory Control, and Quality improvement. Required Education and Experience A minimum of 1 years of direct material purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Sage 100 experience a plus, ability to learn the system is a must. Strong analytical skills within Excel (VLOOKUP?s, pivot tables, etc.); proficiency with MS Office applications is a must. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills within a matrix organization. Ensure all purchasing transactions are conducted in a manner consistent with our code of conduct. Promote continuous improvement and lean practices throughout the supply chain. Customer solution orientation. Business planning and process focused. Able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings. Fluency in English is a must; bilingual capability is a plus. Travel required \< 10%