Senior Buyer - Assembly Based Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Buyer with 7+ years of manufacturing experience to lead procurement for mechanical commodities. The ideal candidate will manage supplier performance, optimize supply chain efficiency, and drive cost-reduction strategies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier selection, set annual improvement objectives, and monitor overall performance
• Oversee suppliers to achieve the lowest in-place cost for the organization and its customers
• Develop supply chain programs to improve inventory turns, reduce stock-outs, and ensure flexible responses to customer demands
• Prepare commodity strategies to reduce the supply base and effectively manage risks
• Support new product development engineering teams by sourcing new components, negotiating pricing, and meeting engineering specifications
• Lead negotiations, prepare supplier agreements, and implement projects for assigned commodities
• Maintain a Preferred Suppliers list and categorize suppliers to develop and execute targeted action plans
• Track and drive key metrics including Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity
• Foster strong relationships with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and functional team leaders to lead and assist project groups
• Communicate activities effectively with suppliers and internal customers

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications highly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain operations with a strong understanding of front-line operations management and cross-functional teams
• At least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role; sourcing contract administration and negotiation experience highly desirable
• Proven commodity experience establishing strategic plans for sourcing manufactured parts, preferably mechanical commodities
• Experience supporting operations that produce highly engineered mechanical product lines
• International commodity sourcing experience preferred
• Demonstrated history of managing direct spend and establishing measurable year-over-year savings
• Strong technical and analytical skills; process-driven with a high attention to detail
• Proven success in driving results within a manufacturing organization while embracing Lean principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary Between $80-100k + 5% Bonus Potential
• Strong Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement Savings Options, etc.)
• Unlimited Vacation/Paid Time Off