Senior Buyer

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Purchases a broad, highly mixed and / or technical category of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies, which may involve contract negotiations, material deviation, and other complex considerations. Administers and directs orders on a timely and economical basis with the best combination of price, quality, and delivery

Issue requests for quotes / proposals (RFQ / RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements

Coordinates with manufacturing staff and plant production control staff with regard to projected production schedules and purchase order status. Maintains current, accurate, open-order status of all purchases

Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions

Acts as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve commercial related issues

Process non-conforming material requests with internal departments and supply chain partners

Coordinates necessary product specification revisions and diversions as needed to meet plant production schedules

Maintain system accuracy, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.

Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance

Skills & Abilities

Ideal candidate will have relevant experience in Oil and Gas, High mix low volume OEM manufacturing, or precision rotating equipment

Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise

Job related experience for 7 - 10 years

Working knowledge of the following areas :

o purchasing principles, procedures, nomenclature, and practices

o business practices

o legal practice

o customer needs and expectations

o computer system

Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner

Ability to negotiate with vendors

Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees

Ability to operate and functionally use a computer, including spreadsheets, database management, and MRP system

Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize

Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate, and pay attention to detail

Ability to analyze and interpret data and make recommendations

Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills

5% of travel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred (Not Required)

7-10 years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, and supplier relationships

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Compensation Details

Annual Salary : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Additional Compensation

Salary Range for this position : $70K-90K (the salary offered will be determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and will be compared with internal equity along with market data for this position).

Application Deadline :

2025-09-23