Senior Buyer

Hensley Industries is seeking a strategic-minded and results-focused Senior Buyer to join its dynamic operations team in the Dallas, Texas headquarters. This person will select and manage suppliers who have the capacity and capability of manufacturing Hensley products at a cost that will allow for a greater profit margin to meet company's business plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares and facilitates purchases, bids, proposals, and quotes for various departments. Work with Foundry personnel in support of the activities within the Foundry.
• Oversees contract functions for commodities and services as well as construction related contracts
• Evaluate quotations, prepare reports and spreadsheets related to purchasing function.
• Interact with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, on time delivery and quality standards are met.
• Issue PO's
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must know and comply with the Komatsu Worldwide Code of Business Conduct, KAC Code of Conduct, Hensley Environmental Policies, Hensley Safety Policies, and Hensley Quality Policies. Must ensure the companies PPE (Product/Process Evaluation) process is followed.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years plus in procurement
• Ability to prioritize and manage time to accomplish work.
• Ability to perform price/cost analysis
• Strong customer service, vendor skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. with employees and vendors in a complex, ever moving system.
• Must be well organized
• Proficient with Microsoft tools. Above average skills with Excel
• Strong problem resolution skills with vendors and supply chain.
• Must have previous sourcing skills to find new suppliers as needed.
• Must have previous MRP experience. SAP experience a big plus

What We Offer

Hensley Industries office in Dallas is a diverse, collaborative, and open work environment where you will work closely with key members of the sales, marketing, & engineering team. You will enjoy the opportunity to maximize your career with this integral role providing valuable management & recommendations. We also provide top-notch benefits, company matching 401K plan, 10 paid holidays, and tons of growth opportunities.

Hensley is in the earth-moving business of excavation, reclamation, mining, and trenching focused on ground-engaging tools (GET) and attachments since 1947. Komatsu Ltd. Purchased Hensley on December 8, 2000, supporting major growth in the mining and construction global markets by providing the best service and the most outstanding quality.