Senior Buyer

• Own end-to-end procurement for assigned commodities, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiations, and execution
• Lead complex supplier negotiations focused on cost, lead time, quality, and risk reduction
• Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Operations
• Serve as escalation point for supplier performance, delivery issues, and quality concerns
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards; lead corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure materials availability to support production plans while optimizing inventory investment
• Maintain and improve purchasing data integrity in ERP/MRP systems (pricing, lead times, MOQ)
• Support make/buy decisions and new product introduction (NPI) sourcing activities
• Mentor junior buyers or planners as needed in a small-team environment
• Contribute to supply chain policies, controls, and process improvements

• Required:
• 5–8+ years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing strategic suppliers
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk, inventory economics, and cost structures
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel (analysis, scenario modeling)
• Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions with incomplete information
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Preferred
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or regulated manufacturing environments
• APICS, CPSM, or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting NPI or rapid-scale production

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.