Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing efforts for assigned commodities and components from vendor identification through evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives through supplier negotiations, competitive quoting, value analysis, and process improvements.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to support business growth, capacity requirements, and supply continuity.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and service performance, including root cause analysis and corrective actions when required.
• Support new product development projects and engineering changes by ensuring supplier readiness, material availability, and project timeline adherence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Production Control, and Production to support cost, quality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Assist in resolving supply disruptions, material shortages, and supplier escalations to ensure continuity of supply.
• Track and report key performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement project status.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and sourcing documentation within company systems.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods to perform basic office functions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office-related injuries.
• Willingness to wear PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots) as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally via ground, air, and rail as necessary (up to 10%).

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor office environment with open cubicle arrangement.
• Occasional visits to shop or vendor locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of direct Purchasing and/or Supply Chain experience with both domestic and overseas procurement.
• Practical problem-solving approach to supply issues; business-minded, results-oriented, and a team player.
• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve procurement problems.
• Exceptional vendor relations management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and abide by Corporate Fleet Policy.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by the company.