XTN-A98E467 | SENIOR BUYER

The Senior Buyer will own a defined set of commodities and suppliers for production and project builds. Execute day-to-day buying, assure on-time delivery, and drive year-over-year cost improvement while maintaining data accuracy in the ERP and supplier compliance to terms.

• Health Insurance/HMO
• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

• Place and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials; confirm acknowledgments, ship dates, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate item, vendor, and pricing data in ERP; resolve PO, receipt, and invoice mismatches with AP.
• Execute sourcing events for spot buys and competitive quotes; analyze total landed cost and award per policy.
• Track supplier performance for OTIF, quality, and responsiveness; run weekly supplier huddles and corrective actions.
• Manage inventory targets for assigned parts; reduce excess and slow-moving stock; propose MOQ and lead time changes.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on ECOs, alternates, and risk buys; support NPI transitions.
• Monitor PPV, lead time, and expedite fees; escalate risks early with clear recovery plans.
• Prepare reports for KPIs and quarterly supplier reviews; maintain clean audit trails and contract files.
• Support customs and logistics documentation accuracy for cross-border shipments.

• Bachelor’s in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 10-15 years of purchasing in manufacturing; electronics or electro-mechanical a plus.
• Proficiency with an ERP such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle; strong Excel.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, quotes, and basic contracts; comfort with BOMs and part specs.
• Business-level English, written and spoken.
• Strong follow-through; able to manage a large PO queue and multiple deadlines.

• Supplier development or basic cost analysis exposure.
• Certification such as CPSM or APICS is a plus.