Sr. Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the end‑to‑end procurement of materials, components, and services required to support operational, production, and customer delivery needs. This role ensures timely and cost‑effective purchasing activities while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting overall supply chain performance. This position is a Hands-On role and requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and sourcing practices. The Buyer supports the Supply Chain Manager and collaborates cross‑functionally with operations, production planning, quality, and finance to ensure alignment, resolve supply issues, and drive continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
• Maintain material flow through planning, forecasting and communication.
• Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.
• Cross-Function collaboration, working closely with Operations, Production Planning, Quality, Finance and others.
• Support alignment on forecast, material availability, and production needs.
• Providing effective and robust metrics on internal performance for production and supply chain performance.
• Where needed, working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In-Time and In-Full.
• Leading sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high‑value materials, components, and services.
• Developing and executing category strategies that support operational goals, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement.
• Managing complex supplier relationships, including performance reviews, escalation handling, and long‑term partnership development.
• Reviewing inventory requirements, forecasting demand, and ensuring alignment with production schedules to maintain uninterrupted material flow.
• Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.
• Leading cross‑functional initiatives to improve procurement processes, strengthen compliance, and support cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and oversight for team members to reinforce best practices and organizational standards.
• Create purchasing tickets for new supplier requests and contract requests.
• Collaborate with our client’s Procurement Services and Accounts Payable team to resolve general payment and invoicing concerns.
• Assist with researching and evaluating potential new vendors and suppliers.
• Work as directed by Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICIATIONS, and TRAININGS

• Requires 5+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation and sourcing practices.
• In-depth working knowledge of MRP & ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience generating purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Understanding of global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.
• Cross-function collaboration though, operations, planning, quality and finance teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, while working to a high level of self-accountability.
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in written English.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of key account management.
• Well-developed literacy, numeracy, and computer skills with a technical aptitude.
• Must have a strong background for sourcing new suppliers.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• This position requires up to 10% of travel.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; Visio; and OneNote preferred.
• Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to work with general office equipment.
• Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.