Senior Buyer

Electro-Mechanical, LLC – Bristol, VA (On-Site)

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Switchgear Division in Bristol, VA. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the timely, cost-effective procurement of materials critical to our manufacturing operations. You’ll collaborate across departments, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive cost savings and efficiency improvements across the supply chain.

This is an exciting opportunity for a purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about optimizing material flow, vendor performance, and overall supply chain performance.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Manage procurement activities from sourcing to purchase order execution, ensuring materials are procured on time and within budget.
• Issue and maintain Blanket Purchase Orders with approved suppliers, including annual reviews, pricing agreements, freight terms, and part number coverage.
• Analyze inventory and purchasing reports (including MRP and Open PO Commitments) to maintain ideal inventory levels and avoid production delays.
• Coordinate closely with production and operations to anticipate material needs, manage lead times, and prevent stockouts.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delivery discrepancies, nonconformance reports, and quality concerns in collaboration with Quality and Receiving teams.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, driving annual cost savings plans under the direction of the Director of Purchasing.
• Evaluate and compare pricing, specifications, and delivery terms to ensure best overall value and supplier performance.
• Partner with engineers to identify opportunities for process or design improvements that enhance material efficiency and manufacturability.
• Maintain ISO-compliant purchasing records, participate in audits, and ensure adherence to company purchasing policies and ISO 9001/14001 procedures.
• Perform supplier evaluations and bi-annual Supplier Scorecards to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and assist with data cleanup and continuous improvement projects within the purchasing department.
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders to keep teams informed on material status, shortages, and production priorities.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and production-driven procurement processes.
• Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in negotiation, vendor management, and data analysis.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience maintaining ISO documentation and supplier quality standards preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; advanced coursework or certification in Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Management preferred.

About Electro-Mechanical, LLC:

Electro-Mechanical, LLC designs and manufactures a wide range of electrical distribution and control equipment through its Federal Pacific and OEM divisions. With all engineering and production based in Bristol, Virginia, EMC operates in a highly competitive industry where cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence are key to our success.

Travel:

Minimal – occasional travel to supplier sites within the U.S.

EMC Guiding Principles:

All team members are expected to uphold EMC’s Guiding Principles—integrity, teamwork, innovation, and customer focus—while contributing to our mission of powering progress through reliable and sustainable electrical solutions.