Senior Buyer

Overview

Now Hiring: Senior Buyer

Location: Detroit, MI

Salary Range: $84,000.00-$92,000.00

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead the procurement of materials, components, and services that support manufacturing operations, product development, and defense-related programs. This role is critical to ensuring supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective sourcing in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation skills, supplier management expertise, and a strategic mindset, paired with hands-on execution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

What You Bring

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts while maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, and resolve delays or shortages
• Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure materials meet specifications and compliance requirements
• Monitor supplier performance, maintain vendor scorecards, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and related tracking systems
• Support cost-reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, AS9100, and other applicable defense and aerospace regulations
• Mentor and support junior purchasing staff, sharing best practices and process guidance
• Stay informed on market trends, material availability, and supplier capabilities to mitigate risk and optimize sourcing strategies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5–10+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing, defense, or aerospace industries

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on mission-critical programs while working alongside cross-functional teams in a quality-driven, compliance-focused environment. If you enjoy strategic sourcing paired with hands-on execution, this role puts you at the center of the action