Sr. Buyer/Planner

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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Stanley Access Technologies , a division of Allegion, is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others. Senior Buyer/Planner, Stanley Access Technologies - Farmington, CT The Senior Buyer will own end-to-end procurement for assigned component categories supporting the Farmington Manufacturing Operation. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, and project leadership to ensure best-in-class cost, quality, and delivery performance. The Senior Buyer will also mentor and collaborate with the procurement team, production, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives. What You Will Do: Cross‑functional leadership and continuous improvement: partner with operations, engineering and finance to drive inventory optimization, supplier innovation and process improvements. Mentor junior buyers and use procurement analytics/ERP tools to support decisions (experience with D365 F&O preferred). Help lead procurement and planning for assigned categories: quoting, negotiating, ordering, and tracking all components. Develop and execute category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate supply risk, and improve quality. Own supplier relationships: evaluate and manage supplier performance, drive improvements in DSI, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality specifications. Resolve supplier delivery issues, expedite critical material, and reschedule with suppliers to minimize production impact. Collaborate with production and planning to maintain target inventory levels versus departmental goals; recommend and implement corrective actions. Lead or support supplier development, qualification, and cost-reduction initiatives (including RFQs, supplier consolidation, contract negotiations). Manage special projects, including new product introductions, short-run programs, and process improvement efforts. Drive lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives in partnership with production and operations teams. Maintain target customer service levels (~98%), monitor KPIs, and provide actionable reporting to stakeholders. Mentor and coach junior buyers/planners; contribute to team process standardization and best practices. Utilize ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred) to plan, place, and track orders and to analyze inventory and procurement data. Travel up to 10% What Success Looks Like: Consistently achieves customer service targets with optimized inventory. Delivers measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements. Reduces lead-time variability and mitigates supply chain risks for assigned categories. Champions and sustains lean initiatives that improve production flow and reduce waste. Supports and develops team members to operate at higher effectiveness. What You Need to Succeed: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of manufacturing purchasing/procurement experience with demonstrated background in quoting, negotiating, planning, and supplier management. Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus . Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capability, and experience using data to drive decisions. Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strong negotiation skills and experience delivering cost reduction programs. Demonstrated ability to lead or influence continuous improvement/lean initiatives. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or other supply chain/procurement credentials are a plus. W hy Work for Us? Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others . With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it ”. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development . As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance . Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths -based development, and unlocking human potential. What You’ll Get from Us: Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” Unlimited Paid Time Off A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards Employee Discounts through Perks at Work Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching Apply Today! Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy