Senior Buyer

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, chemicals, packaging, MRO supplies, and other goods and services necessary to support manufacturing operations. This position manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contracts, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and ensures materials are available to meet production demands.

Schedule: Monday–Friday; weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities

Source and purchase raw materials, chemicals, consumables, packaging, and indirect materials.

Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations and make purchasing recommendations.

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, service, and cost objectives.

Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure material availability.

Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and service issues.

Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to reduce costs and mitigate supply risks.

Analyze purchasing trends and support cost reduction initiatives.

Coordinate inbound material deliveries and expedite critical shipments as needed.

Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system.

Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Provide guidance and support to buyers or purchasing personnel as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.

Manufacturing experience required; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Core Competencies

Strategic Sourcing • Negotiation • Supplier Management • Cost Control • Risk Management • Leadership • Continuous Improvement • Problem Solving • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, wear required PPE, and travel occasionally to suppliers and company locations.