Sr Buyer - Manufacturing

New Product Buyer

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Purchasing team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%; plus profit sharing, medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid short and long-term disability program; paid life insurance; and paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Our work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe. Please note, this is an on-site office based role not hybrid. Arrowhead Winch does require applicants to complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Our goal is for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies.

The New Product Buyer will be the lead for sourcing and procurement for new product launches from kickoff through First Article Approval (FAA). Ensure cost competitiveness, supplier readiness, material availability, and compliance with Arrowhead Winch standards. Act as liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and suppliers.

New Product Buyer Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities for new product creation process (PCP).
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, lead-time, and program goals.
• Handle supplier selection, RFQs, cost analysis, and negotiations.
• Ensure material readiness for prototypes and first-article builds.
• Support accelerated launches & use of rapid prototyping as needed.
• Define optimum Item Master criteria.
• Track material status and mitigate risks related to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on design changes and approvals.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems and provide status updates.
• Drive supplier performance and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

New Product Buyer Qualifications:

• High school diploma; 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain.
• Experience in sourcing for new product launches.
• Strong RFQ, cost analysis, and negotiation skills.
• ERP/MRP experience (AS400 preferred); advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

New Product Buyer Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with castings, machined components, motors, valves, or assemblies.
• Familiarity with First Article Approval, PPAP, and engineering changes.
• Knowledge of global supply chains and risk mitigation.

New Product Buyer Core Competencies

Strategic sourcing Project leadership Supplier management Cost & risk control Data-driven decisions Effective communication Attention to detail.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. If accommodation required, contact HR at 918-259-3259.