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Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.\nJob Summary:\nThis position is responsible for leading supplier strategy, sourcing, supplier development, category management, inventory optimization initiatives, and supply chain risk management activities. The Buyer 3 influences sourcing, replenishment, and inventory decisions; leads supplier negotiations and contracts; and serves as a technical and process leader within the Purchasing function.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nImproves replenishment effectiveness by analyzing supply and demand trends, identifying opportunities to improve inventory performance, resolving complex material disruptions, and recommending changes to replenishment strategies, stocking levels, and inventory policies\nLeads supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, commercial negotiations, supplier development to improve supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality performance, and supplier capabilities.\nInfluences stocking strategy, supply planning assumptions, inventory policy, and supplier stocking programs based on supplier capabilities, demand patterns, business requirements, and supply chain risks.\nLeads cross-functional supply chain initiatives and decision-making in partnership with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Experience, and Operations to improve business performance and supply chain effectiveness.\nImproves purchasing/planning processes, governance, and operational workflows through continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, system enhancements, and best practice development.\nResolves ambiguous, high-impact business and supplier issues with minimal oversight, including supply disruptions, sourcing challenges, contractual matters, supplier performance concerns, and business continuity risks\nFunctions as the technical/process leader and mentor within the Purchasing function by providing guidance, mentorship, training, and escalation support to Buyers and cross-functional partners.\nOwns category and supplier strategies, supply chain risk management activities, supplier performance improvement plans, and continuous improvement initiatives for assigned suppliers, commodities, or categories.\nMaintains the confidentiality of all information processed. \nPerforms related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.\nEssential Skills:\nSubject Matter Proficiency. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Inventory. Project Management. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Relationship Building. Independent Judgement. Effective Verbal and Written Communication. Organization. Initiative. Time Management. Negotiation.\nWork Environment:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit and use hands.\nJob Qualifications:\nREQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years or more of post degree experience in a Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Operations environment. Knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts, and Material Replenishment processes. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Must be a self-starter with good interpersonal skills.\nPREFERRED: CPM certification or APICS, CPIM AND CIRM certifications. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Familiarity with SalesForce and Google Suite.\nCompensation: The pay range for this position is $67,527 to $92,841 a year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.\nWorking at Fike\nAt Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.\nCheck out our competitive benefits package which includes:\nThree Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays\nMedical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan\nPaid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance\n401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!\nProfit Sharing Bonus Program\nEducation Reimbursement \nEmployee Assistance Program \nOn-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program\nReimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses\nService awards & Recognition Program\nCompany Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch\nFree Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking \nRefer to Req ID 3917. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.\nFike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 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