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Senior Buyer
serves as a procurement expert, skilled in negotiating and securing materials, components, equipment, and services from suppliers. As they gain experience and demonstrate strong performance, they advance to managing increasingly complex procurement responsibilities. Responsibilities
Purchases specialized or complex materials, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with established procurement regulations and procedures. Gathers quotations, evaluates bids, and negotiates competitive pricing, quality, quantity, and delivery terms to support operational needs. Collaborates closely with internal departments to clarify specifications, review requisitions for accuracy, and proactively resolve material issues to prevent production delays. Evaluates and manages supplier performance, identifies new supply sources when necessary, and maintains strong relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Monitors and manages purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation, and effective communication of risks or disruptions to management with recommended solutions. Qualifications
BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related Materials field. Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or material/production planning. Strong knowledge of ERP systems (required). Experience with machined and electronic components (preferred). Familiarity with ISO and/or AS9100 standards (preferred). Proficient with production-support systems such as inventory control, purchasing, scheduling, and MRP. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to coordinate material and production schedules, resolve urgent manufacturing issues, and clearly communicate outcomes and trends.
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serves as a procurement expert, skilled in negotiating and securing materials, components, equipment, and services from suppliers. As they gain experience and demonstrate strong performance, they advance to managing increasingly complex procurement responsibilities. Responsibilities
Purchases specialized or complex materials, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with established procurement regulations and procedures. Gathers quotations, evaluates bids, and negotiates competitive pricing, quality, quantity, and delivery terms to support operational needs. Collaborates closely with internal departments to clarify specifications, review requisitions for accuracy, and proactively resolve material issues to prevent production delays. Evaluates and manages supplier performance, identifies new supply sources when necessary, and maintains strong relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Monitors and manages purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation, and effective communication of risks or disruptions to management with recommended solutions. Qualifications
BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related Materials field. Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or material/production planning. Strong knowledge of ERP systems (required). Experience with machined and electronic components (preferred). Familiarity with ISO and/or AS9100 standards (preferred). Proficient with production-support systems such as inventory control, purchasing, scheduling, and MRP. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to coordinate material and production schedules, resolve urgent manufacturing issues, and clearly communicate outcomes and trends.
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