Job Openings XTN-A98E467 | SENIOR BUYER

About the job 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.