Sr Buyer - 5+ yrs experience required - Supervision and Lean Mfg experience Ideal

SR BUYER  The person will have full responsibility for optimizing the cost, quality and delivery of the goods and services purchased by these sites.  In addition to being involved in the day to day duties, the Senior Buyer will be involved in long-term sourcing of critical strategic raw materials for the business. This will include the daily supervision of two purchasing assistants. Requirements: The successful candidate will have a four-year college degree and 5+ years of purchasing experience.  Advanced degrees or certifications such as a MBA or CPM are not required but would be a plus.  Looking for a high energy, results oriented, team player that gets results.  Since this role is tactical but moving more into strategic sourcing issues, we are looking for someone with significant upside potential.  Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/yr   *** The Mergis Group is a professional recruiting team that takes a precise, consultative approach to matching top professional talent to industry-leading companies.   If you are interested in this job opportunity, please forward an updated Microsoft Word version of your resume to Tim Ritley via email: timritley@mergisgroup.com   Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.