Senior Buyer

Company Overview

Since 1904, the Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading partner in bringing industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace products to life. We pride ourselves on solving our clients' most complex challenges in engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Our global presence and deep expertise in HMI, value-added distribution, plastics, membrane switches, overlays, touch panels, electronics, metals, and cables allow us to build strong relationships with customers and suppliers worldwide, delivering custom solutions that create value for everyone involved.

Nelson Miller Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our City of Industry headquarters. This role is critical in supporting our growth in advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technologies and high-tech electronics. The ideal candidate will bring strong procurement expertise, technical knowledge, and proven success in managing global supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of HMI components and high-tech electronic materials.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, with a focus on partners in Asia.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to optimize cost and performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and program management teams to align purchasing with technical and business requirements.
• Utilize EPICOR ERP system for all purchasing activities, reporting, and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 10 years of purchasing experience in HMI or high-tech electronics industries.
• Solid experience with tariffs and duties.
• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management, particularly with Asian supplier partners.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency in Chinese language, preferred.
• Hands-on experience with EPICOR ERP, preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (including knowledge of pivot tables and V-lookup).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work some nights for overseas or East coast communications

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $92,000 - $100,000 (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data).

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; \voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are provided as paid time off. Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.