Senior Buyer - Rock Hill, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC, allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to join our Rock Hill, SC team on-site full-time and help strengthen our global supply chain, develop world-class supplier relationships, and ensure the timely delivery of materials that keep our customers running strong.

We offer many company benefits :

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
• 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching), as based on your contribution thereafter : immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans : a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
• Dental / Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Supplemental health insurance : hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes : Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses : Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks are provided daily

What You'll Do :

As a Senior Buyer, you’ll play a key role in managing strategic supplier relationships, sourcing materials, and supporting Cornell’s production goals through effective procurement practices. Your responsibilities will include :

Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers across assigned commodities.

Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and quality expectations to achieve the lowest total cost.

Develop new suppliers and product sources to support innovation and cost improvement.

Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations, including on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.

Lead quarterly business reviews with suppliers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage procurement activities through the MRP system to ensure material availability for ongoing production.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve supplier issues (e.g., late deliveries, nonconforming materials, cost changes).

Pursue cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities across the supply base.

Maintain accurate supplier performance records and provide reports to management.

Support inventory control efforts by managing inventory levels and addressing excess or inactive stock.

Generate and process ECNs and NCRs as needed in accordance with ISO procedures.

Mentor and support supply chain team members to strengthen department capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We're Looking For :

5–7 years of progressive experience in purchasing or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including global sourcing experience.

Hands-on experience with MRP systems and inventory control methods such as min-max, kanban, consignment, and VMI.

Working knowledge of lean supply chain principles and supplier development practices.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Education and / or Certifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.

APICS or ISM certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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