Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Our Company: Advantage Metal Products is rapidly growing and proudly celebrating over 34 years in business. We are a commuter destination of Livermore nestled in the Easy Bay and neighboring the Central Valley. We have a large-scale production facility with cutting edge sheet metal and machining technology and machinery. Our team is filled with fun, passionate, hard-working, and intelligent people. We’re an enthusiastic group that is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done with high quality and timely output as the top priority. We’re very proud of what we’ve built and humble every day striving to build the best products and support our staff and customers the best way we can. We build advanced mechanical solutions for human life and world security! We are looking for people who can be passionate about our values and be a part of our journey.

Our Mission- Advantage Metal Product’s dedicated team manufactures precision metal products and offers value-add services. We deliver innovative solutions for our customer’s success. Our mission is to develop and build the best quality components enabling our customers to deliver superior product solutions. The result is an unmatched customer experience and a long-lasting partnership.

Our Vision: Through partnering with our customers, Advantage Metal Products will deliver innovative product solutions in the sheet metal and machining industry. We will deliver a superior customer experience by utilizing technology, passionate employees, and state of the art equipment.

Our Core Values:

• Innovative
• Communication
• Precision
• Commitment
• Teamwork

Job Summary:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the availability of materials, equipment, and services for manufacturing operations. This role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain optimization. The Senior Buyer works closely with internal teams, including production, inventory management, and logistics, to improve purchasing efficiency and supplier performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support operational and financial goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance, addressing issues related to quality, lead times, and service levels.
• Conduct market research and risk assessments to identify alternative suppliers and mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Purchasing & Inventory Control

• Oversee the procurement of raw materials, components, equipment, and services to support production schedules.
• Work closely with inventory and production teams to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excess.
• Analyze material demand forecasts and place purchase orders accordingly.
• Ensure on-time delivery of critical materials while minimizing inventory carrying costs.

Cost Management & Process Optimization

• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, bulk purchasing, and process improvements.
• Monitor key procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and lead times.
• Optimize ERP/MRP purchasing systems for efficiency and accuracy.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, pricing, and supplier audits.
• Provide reports and analysis on spending trends, cost reductions, and supplier performance.

Other Duties as Assigned

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Competencies:

• Negotiation & Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving
• Time Management & Organization
• Communication & Collaboration
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented
• Technical Proficiency

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (preferred).

Experience and/or Training:

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, fractions, etc.)
• Basic computer skills (email, typing, data entry, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Experience and/or Training:

Physical and Mental Demands

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.

· The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

· The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 10 lbs. occasionally.

Travel: This position requires an estimated 20% annual travel between local offices. The travel will primarily involve visiting other local facilities to collaborate with different teams and support projects across our multiple, local locations and the entire organization. 20% = 1 day/week

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a general office environment with limited noise exposure and usually moderate. Noise may be loud when frequenting the production floor. Additionally, there will be occasional exposure to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical presence at the worksite is an essential job function of this role which the AMP team deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the AMP culture.

PAY AND COMPENSATION:

Compensation: $78K- $115k

Job Type: Full-time, Wok On-site, Days

Other: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Birthday, Company Events

*Advantage Metal Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Livermore, CA 94551 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Livermore, CA 94551: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person