Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commodity (purchased part category) suppliers, delivering and implementing a comprehensive strategic supply strategy to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Classify suppliers as Preferred, Potential, No New Business, or Desource, based on commodity team recommendations and executive approval.
• Act as the “gatekeeper” for company opportunities, creating strategies informed by current and future commodity needs, vision, and innovation.
• Ensure supplier engagement processes (RFQ, negotiations, etc.) are conducted with fairness and integrity.
• Provide supply chain guidance to all company locations purchasing the commodity products.
• Procure production materials and services, non‑production materials and services, consumable tooling, and capital equipment associated with the commodity.
• Lead supplier selection and engagement opportunities.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve delivery performance, reduce cost, and enhance quality.
• Stay apprised of technology updates and recent trends within the industry and related commodity products.
• Facilitate supplier‑led training with cross‑functional departments to improve overall supply chain knowledge.
• Act as a change agent supporting organizational and departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• Purchase materials, supplies, and services as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of supply chain experience.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and prevention skills.
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification is a plus.