Senior Buyer

Job Description The Senior Buyer leads end-to-end procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services that support business operations. This role drives supplier performance, negotiates favorable commercial terms, and partners cross-functionally to mitigate supply risk while improving total cost of ownership. Responsibilities Manage the full procure-to-pay cycle for assigned categories, including requisition review, sourcing, purchase order creation, order tracking, and issue resolutionDevelop and execute sourcing strategies, including RFQ/RFP processes, bid analysis, supplier selection, and award recommendationsNegotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, payment terms, and contract conditions to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectivesBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships; conduct performance reviews and drive corrective actions for quality, delivery, and service issuesPartner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Legal) to align specifications, demand forecasts, and procurement plansMonitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier capacity to identify risks and opportunities; recommend mitigation plans and alternate sourcesEnsure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirementsAnalyze spend data and purchasing metrics to identify savings opportunities, process improvements, and standardization initiativesSupport contract management activities, including maintaining documentation, tracking renewals, and ensuring adherence to negotiated termsMentor and provide guidance to junior buyers and support continuous improvement of procurement processes and toolsPerforms additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience, including strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations Professional certification preferred/required as applicable (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification) Skills: Advanced negotiation, contracting, and supplier management skills with a focus on total cost of ownership and risk mitigation Strong analytical capability, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and KPI development to drive data-informed decisions Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management to align requirements, timelines, and priorities Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong Excel skills Execution and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities, resolve supply issues, and deliver measurable results Analytical thinking to evaluate bids, model costs, and identify savings opportunities Communication and collaboration to align cross-functional requirements and manage supplier relationships Problem-solving and execution to resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and delivery constraints Negotiation and influencing to secure favorable commercial terms and drive supplier performance Technical/functional procurement expertise, including sourcing, contracting, and ERP-based purchasing workflows Skills may be assessed based on proficiency level, reflecting the degree of knowledge, independence, complexity, and expertise required for the role