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Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc · 2 days ago

Senior Sourcing Buyer

North Hollywood, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $104K/yr

5+ years exp

Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc is a global leader in stainless steel commercial washroom accessories, headquartered in North Hollywood, CA. They are seeking a Senior Sourcing Buyer to lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and optimize procurement processes to support the company's supply chain strategy.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage sourcing projects from concept through implementation across all phases of the product life cycle

Own and manage corporate supplier accounts, including performance feedback and continuous improvement initiatives

Research, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining awareness of market trends and sourcing best practices

Develop and execute phase-in / phase-out plans for sourced items

Proactively identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities through effective purchasing and negotiation strategies

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms within defined authority and budgetary guidelines

Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy; solicit bids, evaluate quotations, and select or recommend suppliers

Ensure purchase orders are accurate, current, and compliant with company-supplier agreements

Manage sourcing and procurement for finished goods and, as needed, detailed part items

Support the Single Source Planner (SSP) program by maintaining replenishment orders across divisions

Resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with Accounts Payable

Maintain and monitor inventory levels for assigned items; recommend actions for obsolete or slow-moving inventory

Coordinate tooling and vendor-held inventory, including annual physical inventory processes

Ensure accuracy of item data across enterprise systems, including sourcing, replenishment, warehouse, BOMs, and UOMs

Manage accounts representing annual spend that may exceed $15M

Collaborate with Quality Control, Engineering, suppliers, and internal users to address non-conforming materials or services

Lead supplier corrective action processes (CARs) and follow through to resolution

Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), First Articles, and Temporary Deviations

Participate as a proxy on the Quality Action Team (QAT) and Change Control Board (CCB) when required

Support corporate quality goals by proactively identifying and preventing quality defects

Serve as a Supply Chain representative on cross-functional teams, task forces, and product development initiatives

Support Architectural Services and Engineering by managing and reviewing quote requests for accuracy and timeliness

Partner with manufacturers to improve processes, service levels, and product quality

Work daily within the company’s enterprise system (CSI) to monitor, analyze, and act on purchasing and inventory data

Gather, analyze, and present data using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, Access/SharePoint databases, and ad hoc reports

Maintain procurement records related to cost, delivery, quality, and supplier performance

Apply sound judgment in both standard and non-standard situations with minimal supervision

Assist with training and mentoring newer team members through job shadowing, formal modules, and day-to-day support

Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by Supply Chain or Purchasing leadership

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelCPSM CertificationProduction PlanningInventory ControlNegotiation SkillsAttention to DetailCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and 5–7 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement (manufacturing preferred), or equivalent experience

Strong numerical accuracy with the ability to analyze and interpret data confidently

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to build spreadsheets, databases, charts, and perform Excel-based data analysis

Ability to read and interpret bills of material (BOMs), technical drawings, and blueprints

In-depth understanding of production planning, inventory control, and procurement processes within a complex manufacturing environment

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and follow through on all aspects of production-related activities

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed