Senior Buyer

Position Summary

Heyco Products Corp. is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement of raw materials, components, equipment, and services while ensuring the best possible pricing, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and MRP requirements to prepare purchase orders and bid requests
• Maintain inventory levels and schedule deliveries to support production and inventory goals
• Develop and maintain qualified competitive supplier sources
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Track supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, cost, and delivery
• Cook up and coordinate outside services and resolve vendor-related issues to successful completion
• Maintain purchasing records, databases, quotations, and procurement documentation
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure supplier understanding of specifications and compliance requirements
• Notify management of MRP setting concerns based on demand trends and operational needs
• Support purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and auditable controls
• Participate in supplier reviews and performance evaluations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Professional procurement certification is a plus
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment