Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer is a strategic sourcing professional responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost optimization initiatives. This position plays a key role in aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals, ensuring supply continuity, and supporting cross-functional business operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with company objectives for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Negotiate long-term agreements: Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing, and supply terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier performance: Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, cost savings) and implement supplier development plans as needed.
• Collaborate with teams: Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to introduce new materials, components, or suppliers.
• Analyze market trends: Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and risks to proactively mitigate supply disruptions.
• Create and maintain documentation: Develop and report procurement metrics, dashboards, and improvement projects using Power BI or Excel. Ensure sufficient supply of all materials and timing of deliveries across multiple sites through robust processes for purchase orders, blanket orders, transfer orders, and manufacturing orders.
• Communicate and collaborate: Continually look for opportunities to increase efficiency within the purchasing organization. Create and maintain documentation around current and best practices for all steps within procurement. Mentor junior buyers and provide training on purchasing procedures and supplier engagement best practices.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required. 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, or plastics preferred).

• Success in contract negotiation: Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing.
• Advanced Excel or Power BI skills: Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel or Power BI skills.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Ability to present to senior leadership.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives: Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and supplier ESG data collection preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities: Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

About Us

Join Indelco Plastics, where innovation, sustainability, and community thrive! As the leading supplier of corrosion-resistant thermoplastic products for fluid control and storage, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team. With 13 locations across the Midwest and representing over 70 industry-leading manufacturers, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact. Experience a supportive and inclusive environment, continuous professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. Join us at Indelco and be part of shaping the future while making a difference.