Senior Buyer

Description

The Senior Buyer independently manages complex commodities, mission-critical electronics, specialty military-grade components, and high-mix procurement portfolios. Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules while managing cost, quality, and supplier performance.

• Execute end-to-end procurement for assigned commodities (electronic components, PCBs, harnesses, machined parts, etc.).
• Analyze MRP and convert requirements into purchase orders.
• Manage supplier relationships and communication, including escalations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and volume agreements.
• Proactively address supply risks and shortages, recommending mitigation plans.
• Review BOMs for accuracy, manufacturability, and sourcing challenges.
• Track and manage long‑lead and obsolete components.
• Update ERP with lead times, order confirmations, pricing, and delivery status.

• 5–7+ years procurement experience in high-mix manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of PCBA materials, electronics distribution, and defense supplier networks.
• Abilityto interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Solidnegotiation and risk-management capabilities.
• Advanced
  
  ERP/MRP competency.

• ERP/MRPproficiency (transactional and planning).
• Understanding of BOM structures and engineering drawings.
• Electronics and PCBA component knowledge (ICs, passives, connectors, PCBs).
• Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, and counterfeit avoidance standards.
• Supplier negotiation and contract fundamentals.

• Strong communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Time management and ability to prioritize.
• Results-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional engineering and production teams.