Buyer, Business

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to support our production facility by managing purchasing activities, supply planning, and inventory control. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and services are sourced at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels while maintaining efficient supply plans and inventory levels to meet customer demand. The ideal candidate will work closely with supply chain, production, and commercial teams to manage capacity constraints, maintain strong supplier relationships, and ensure finished goods are available to meet customer expectations.

• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 paid holidays in 2026
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Career development and tuition assistance
• A diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture

• Create and maintain supply plans, purchase orders, inventory levels, reorder points, and other documentation related to material flow.
• Initiate purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and special tools.
• Coordinate with plant engineering to ensure timely sourcing of products and services.
• Work closely with production teams to identify potential supply issues and develop solutions.
• Plan and schedule the receipt of materials and maintain accurate inventory control.
• Maintain working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and warehouse inventory control.
• Secure and analyze supplier quotations and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Monitor market trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing improvements related to assigned commodities.
• Collaborate with the Commodity Manager to maintain monthly supply plans for international suppliers.
• Monitor forecast versus actual demand and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Manage supplier capacity constraints and implement adjustments as needed.
• Maintain finished goods inventory levels aligned with safety stock plans and achieve a customer service level of 98% or higher.
• Ensure ERP systems are updated to reflect current supply plans.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to communicate potential supply issues and solutions.
• Assist in managing slow-moving or obsolete finished goods inventory.
• Visit supplier facilities when necessary to evaluate new sources and resolve production, design, quality, or delivery challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Commodity Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience in a buying or sourcing role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM and/or CPP) is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with INFOR Industrial is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle a variety of tasks effectively.
• Strong team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to company values and ethical business practices.

This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.