Senior Buyer

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Buyer responsible for the procurement of multiple Direct MRP Managed Parts/Components, subassemblies, raw materials, finished goods, production equipment, and supplies from approved suppliers within assigned commodity areas. In this role, you will work closely with the Production and Scheduling teams to ensure that all required items are ordered in a timely manner at the most economic quantity and lowest cost in order to meet production requirements while simultaneously minimizing inventory exposure at the factory and in the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key suppliers of raw materials, sub-assemblies, production equipment, and supplies to ensure a consistent supply of materials to meet operating requirements.
• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets and to KPI’s.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate with any supply problems which may pose a risk of impact on business operations.
• Work closely with the Production and Scheduling teams to ensure that all required items are ordered in a timely.
• Manage inventory for the components assigned for both the internal plants as well as third party vendors.
• Arrange for vendors to drop-ship parts as needed.
• Work closely with other departments within the organization (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Production, NPI, Lab, Warehouse, Accounting, Finance etc.).
• Implement supplier partnership models.
• Participate in Project teams involving materials procurement (direct, indirect and maintenance departments).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of purchasing experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with MRP-driven purchasing, production support, and direct material inventory management
• Proven ability to manage purchase orders, supplier delivery performance, and critical shortages in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel, with a focus on process optimization
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities under tight timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in supplier development, sourcing, negotiations, and cost reduction strategies (e.g., VMIC, lead-time and MOQ optimization)
• Experience with Lean tools, continuous improvement, and change management initiatives
• Strong analytical, data management, and project management capabilities
• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships, and cross-functional initiatives
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, refrigeration components, or similar industries
• Advanced ERP proficiency (e.g., Oracle) and strong technical skills (Excel, SQL preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.