Lakewood ranch, Florida, USA
25 days ago
Sr. Buyer

Results-driven procurement leadership role overseeing sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier performance in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

4+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

ERP/MRP proficiency; experience with NetSuite/Oracle preferred

Data analysis skills for cost, inventory, and lead-time metrics

Demonstrated results reducing cost, inventory, and lead times

Experience with supplier negotiation, contract terms, and pricing ladders

Preferred Skills

CPM, CPIM, or APICS certification

Background supporting new product introductions and early supplier involvement

Familiarity with standard cost, variance analysis, and make/buy modeling

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to stabilize supply, resolve shortages, and improve supplier performance

Build and manage relationships with strategic vendors to secure pricing, quality, and delivery commitments

Procure materials, components, and equipment aligned to production schedules across development, prototype, and production cycles

Plan, schedule, monitor, and expedite material flow; track parts to on-time delivery

Partner with Engineering on NPI sourcing, DFM feedback, and ramp planning

Implement process improvements to reduce inventory and eliminate non-value-add work

Monitor, analyze, and report material variances to standard cost; drive corrective actions

Optimize material costs through supplier analysis, quality and schedule evaluation, and total-landed-cost reviews

Perform make/buy analyses and recommend sourcing decisions

Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP; verify data integrity and resolve discrepancies

Create and maintain Purchasing SOPs and documentation

Collaborate cross-functionally with Materials, Sales/Customer Service, Accounting, Production, Planning, and Warehouse

Execute special projects for Operations as assigned



Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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