Senior Buyer

Our client, a PE backed, infrastructure engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to join its growing procurement team. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine tactical purchasing responsibilities with strategic sourcing initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations leadership. The ideal candidate will possess experience sourcing engineered products and technical materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Position Summar

yThe Senior Technical Buyer will be responsible for procuring technical materials, fabricated components, and services while driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity. This individual will play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and supporting operational excellence initiatives across the business

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Key Responsibiliti

esProcurement & Purchasi

• ngSource and procure technical materials, components, and services in support of manufacturing and engineering requirement
• s.Manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time fulfillmen
• t.Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial term
• s.Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve delivery, quality, or supply chain issue
• s.Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders regarding purchasing activities and supplier performanc

e.Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Manageme

• ntDevelop and execute sourcing strategies focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply continuit
• y.Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supplier networ
• k.Lead supplier selection and performance management initiatives utilizing KPIs and scorecard
• s.Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships that support operational and strategic objective
• s.Support make-versus-buy analyses and supplier rationalization effort

s.Cost Reduction & Supply Chain Optimizati

• onDrive supplier negotiations and cost savings initiative
• s.Partner with engineering teams on value engineering and product cost reduction project
• s.Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and material availability to proactively adjust sourcing strategie
• s.Support inventory optimization initiatives, including just-in-time (JIT) programs and working capital improvement
• s.Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across procurement and supply chain function

s.Qualificatio

nsRequir

• ed5 years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experienc
• e.Experience within manufacturing, industrial, construction materials, heavy equipment, or engineered products environment
• s.Proven success sourcing technical or engineered products such a
• s:Meta
• lsFabricated componen
• tsMechanical syste
• msIndustrial equipme
• ntPlastics and raw materia
• lsStrong supplier negotiation and contract management experienc
• e.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specification
• s.Experience utilizing ERP systems and Microsoft Office application
• s.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skill

s.Preferr

• edBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related disciplin
• e.Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPIM, or APIC
• S.Experience supporting manufacturing operations and cross-functional engineering team