Senior Buyer

• Purchases a broad, highly mixed and/or technical category of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies, which may involve contract negotiations, material deviation, and other complex considerations. Administers and directs orders on a timely and economical basis with the best combination of price, quality, and delivery
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Coordinates with manufacturing staff and plant production control staff with regard to projected production schedules and purchase order status. Maintains current, accurate, open-order status of all purchases
• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions
• Acts as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve commercial related issues
• Process non-conforming material requests with internal departments and supply chain partners
• Coordinates necessary product specification revisions and diversions as needed to meet plant production schedules
• Maintain system accuracy, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance

• Ideal candidate will have relevant experience in Oil and Gas, High mix low volume OEM manufacturing, or precision rotating equipment
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise
• Job related experience for 5+ years
• Working knowledge of the following areas:
• purchasing principles, procedures, nomenclature, and practices
• business practices
• legal practice
• customer needs and expectations
• computer system
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner
• Ability to negotiate with vendors
• Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer, including spreadsheets, database management, and MRP system
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize
• Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate, and pay attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and make recommendations
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills
• 5% of travel

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred (Not Required)
• 5+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, and supplier relationships

Annual Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 The annual base salary range for this position: $70,000 - $90,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Sundyne considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Sundyne employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. 2026-03-30