Buyer
Do you have experience as a Buyer or working within Procurement? Do you thrive on building vendor relationships and making smart purchasing decisions that directly impact operations? Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise into a role where you’ll have a voice, autonomy, and clear opportunity for growth?
If you answered yes to these questions then we should talk!
ASSA ABLOY is adding a Buyer who will be supporting multiple locations across the US. This will be an on-site role based out of our Service Center or regional manufacturing facility located in Mesquite, Texas.
Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us
We are growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
What would you do as our Buyer?
You will play a key role in the planning and procurement of both raw materials and finished goods, supporting multiple Service Center operations across the U.S. This role offers high visibility and cross-functional collaboration, empowering you to drive improvements in forecasting, vendor performance, and cost savings. You’ll serve as a vital liaison between internal teams, external suppliers, and other Door Group brands … building strong vendor relationships, streamlining processes, and ensuring our materials strategy aligns with business needs and operational goals.
You would also:
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while monitoring performance and accountability.
- Forecast and procure raw materials and finished goods to meet daily production and operational needs.
- Manage RFQs, issue purchase orders, and ensure timely material delivery through proactive follow-up.
- Leverage tools like e-auctions to enhance sourcing transparency, fairness, and efficiency.
- Partner with internal teams to improve inventory forecasting, on-hand accuracy, and support OFR targets.
- Analyze supplier data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Collaborate with other ASSA ABLOY entities to streamline processes and reduce redundancy.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies through root cause analysis and implement strategies to minimize errors.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, tracking results and driving supplier accountability.
- Monitor key performance metrics and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Support reporting responsibilities and assist with other duties as needed.
The Skills and Experience you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience.
- Manufacturing or production environment experience is a plus.
- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or JD Edwards preferred).
- Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
- Proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.
- Self-starter with a track record of resourcefulness and initiative.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
- Experience in cost analysis and executing strategic cost-saving initiatives.
What we offer!
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Program with company contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount portal
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com
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