Senior Buyer

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to support an assembly manufacturing plant. The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services required for mass manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in buying and planning in a manufacturing environment, specifically with mechanical and/or electromechanical products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and procure materials such as sheet metal, battery packs, solar modules, wiring harnesses, and related components.
• Review production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs
• Issue and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and expedite critical materials as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to maintain appropriate stock without over-purchasing.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Evaluate new suppliers and negotiate pricing and terms to support production goals and cost targets.
• Address and resolve issues related to quality, delays, or shortages with vendors.
• Support engineering changes and new product introductions with timely sourcing of new components.
• Work with the warehouse team to ensure accurate receiving, inventory counts, and material flow to the floor.
• Maintain data integrity in the ERP system or inventory management software.
• Track key KPIs such as on-time delivery, purchase price variance, and inventory turnover.
• Generate regular reports to support purchasing and planning decisions.

Primary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in a buyer/planner role (preferably in a manufacturing setting)
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Strong understanding of MRP, supply planning, and procurement best practices
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Professional Buying: 5 years (Required)
• Manufacturing : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person