Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer Develops, negotiates, and leads sourcing strategies that drive measurable improvements in the area of consumer satisfaction, compliance/supplier diversity and cost benefits in the procurement of direct and indirect goods and services. Identify opportunities and innovation by leveraging suppliers' ideas and product capabilities for global product management assessment. Principal duties and responsibilities include: Determines the sourcing, selection, and procurement of products and services that are within the incumbent's procurement responsibilities. Negotiates financial contractual agreements for those products and services that are within the assigned procurement category. Develops commercial terms and conditions, contracts and agreements for the purchase of goods and services while coordinating with legal counsel assigned. Investigates, identifies and implements alternative sourcing options for products and services that may improve quality while reducing overall cost; provide alternate source vendors where required to meet surge demands; work with end users to resolve critical sourcing issues. Leads and negotiates with suppliers and team the timelines, samples, regulatory, safety, quality and specifications for effective product launch. Develops and maintains supplier relationships to ensure performance expectations and service level requirements while ensuring continuous improvement and the encouragement of innovative ideas. Evaluates suppliers performance by tracking how well they work with departments based on response to: on-time shipment, quality and safety programs, product technology development programs and cost, and recommends a corrective action plan if necessary. Analyzes economic market trends and changes in business practices that would affect product quality, pricing and product availability, and recommends alternative solutions. Collaborates with business partners on new product introductions and line extensions by managing standard cost, gross profit, quality and safety requirements along with on-time delivery. Establishes standard costs; analyzes and problem solves purchase price variances against financial corporate standards to deliver exceptional business and financial results. Partners with Hallmark Global Procurement to maximize the cost and supplier relationship opportunities associated with common supply needs. Maintains and ensures compliance of purchasing policies and practices to control procurement function. Participates and adheres to Hallmark's Supplier Diversity Program. Commercial contract management review with in depth business knowledge; and liaison between Legal, Information Security and Business Unit. Customer driven sustainability surveys and goals. Collect and provide sustainability data/report to key customers Supports natural gas & electricity hedging reviews and authorizations. Overall responsibility for Crayola indirect spend. Member Hallmark Sustainability Strategy Team, and leading Crayola sustainable projects Job specifications include: Minimum six years' experience in a Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, or Supply Chain role or bachelor's degree in business management (Logistics/Supply Chain/Sourcing)/ Engineering/Project Management with minimum four years' experience in a Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, or Supply Chain role Strong analytical skills and project management skills and superb negotiation skills to interface with suppliers and internal management. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese preferred. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in Low-Cost Global sourcing and procurement is preferred Knowledge of Engineering is beneficial Knowledge of ERP systems preferred. Demonstrated PC skills, Microsoft Office. ISM certification a plus. 10 15% travel 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Why Crayola? Kid Inspired Culture Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees Community Volunteerism Opportunities Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees Education Assistance Program Wellness Programs Employee Resource Groups Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online Company Sponsored Employee Events Discounts on a wide variety of products and services automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows. Crayola is committed to providing competitive market compensation. Our pay ranges are established using reliable market data and consider factors such as job responsibilities, industry benchmarks, and geographic location. Individual starting pay is determined by a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan as per plan guidelines. For a full list of Crayola benefits, please visit. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04