What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Purchasing Specialist - Buyer position at Fuse3 Solutions?
We are partnering with a well-established Oklahoma City company seeking an experienced Sr Purchasing Specialist - Buyer to join their team. This role is responsible for sourcing complex, high-value equipment and custom manufactured components while managing vendor relationships, pricing negotiations, delivery schedules, and cross-functional coordination to support operations.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Procure specialized, non-standard, and custom-built equipment and materials.
- Negotiate pricing, quality, lead times, and purchasing terms with vendors.
- Manage supplier relationships and recommend alternative sources when needed.
- Track shipments, expedite deliveries, and resolve delays or order issues.
- Review invoices, shipping discrepancies, engineering changes, and replacement needs.
- Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing with production and sales demands.
- Maintain purchasing records, inventory data, and cost analysis.
- Review blueprints, bills of materials, and specifications to ensure accurate ordering.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost-saving opportunities.
- 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, equipment, or industrial environments.
- Experience purchasing high-value items ranging from $200K to $1M .
- Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
- ERP system experience preferred (Oracle a plus).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.