Senior Buyer

Salary: $76,000-$90,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a growing manufacturing organization with a strong backlog of business extending through 2027 and beyond
• Newly created position due to company growth, offering the opportunity to help shape processes and best practices
• Work closely with an experienced Purchasing Manager and play a key role within a collaborative procurement team
• Highly stable workforce with exceptionally low turnover and long employee tenure
• Hybrid schedule available after training, including 1 work-from-home day per week
• Strong emphasis on employee satisfaction, team culture, and work-life balance
• Competitive benefits package including 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, and annual bonus potential
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategies, vendor relationships, and cost-saving initiatives

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Buyer:

• Manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships to support manufacturing operations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively improve sourcing strategies
• Analyze purchasing trends, pricing, and vendor performance to drive operational improvements
• Support and mentor buyers while collaborating closely with the purchasing team
• Maintain purchasing documentation and reporting using ERP and Microsoft Excel tools

Qualifications for the Senior Buyer:

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost-analysis skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel