Buyer / Material Coordinator

Company Overview

Savillex is a leader in providing high-performance container and containment solutions for life science, semiconductor, aerospace, geochemistry and chemical industries. With almost 50 years expertise in molding fluoropolymers and clean-manufacturing conditions, our team is committed to delivering world-class product quality, exceptional service and innovation.

Position Summary

As a Buyer at Savillex, you will play a critical role in sourcing, procuring and managing the materials, components and services required to support our production of high-performance, precision-molded products. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply-chain teams to ensure that our operations have the right materials at the right time, cost and quality—while supporting our cleanroom, environmentally sensitive and highly controlled manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials, components, tooling, services and indirect supplies in support of production (including fluoropolymers, custom molded parts, tool design, clean-room consumables, etc.).
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships: evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts/terms, monitor supplier performance, ensure quality and reliability.
• Review purchase requisitions and translate into purchase orders, ensuring clarity on specifications, quantity, delivery schedules and quality requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, material lead-times and production schedules to coordinate timely ordering and avoid disruptions in production.
• Close and review completed job travelers from shipping and operations.
• Work closely with manufacturing/operations to anticipate material needs, adjust to schedule changes, expedite when needed and manage backlog.
• Strong sense of teamwork and accountability; demonstrates respect for colleagues and vendors in every interaction
• Values integrity, communication, and partnership—both internally and externally
• Contributes positively to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and mutual support.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure purchased materials/components meet required specifications (especially critical in fluoropolymer molding, clean-environment production, and trace-contaminant-sensitive applications).
• Track purchase order status, follow up with suppliers, manage changes or delays, update stakeholders, and impacts production planning.
• Analyze spend data, cost drivers, and supplier performance metrics to recommend cost savings, alternative sourcing, consolidation of suppliers or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support risk-management efforts: evaluate supplier risk (quality, delivery, compliance), develop backup sourcing plans, and maintain supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, quality management system requirements, clean-room and contamination control protocols, and relevant regulatory obligations (for life-science/analytical industries).
• Assist in tooling procurement, custom mold or tool build services as needed for new production or modification of existing product lines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement: streamline PO processes, improve supplier lead-times, improve delivery reliability, reduce cost and waste.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment — preferably in a highly regulated, precision, or clean-manufacturing environment (life sciences, analytical labware, semiconductor, etc.).
• 2 years past ERP experience, ideally utilizing Epicor.
• Experience working with specialty materials (e.g., fluoropolymers, precision molded parts) or with tooling and custom-build sourcing is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple purchase orders, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset: able to review spend data, identify trends, perform cost-savings calculations and make sourcing recommendations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills — to interface effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, quality) and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and tracking capabilities (purchase orders, material specs, supplier performance records).
• Proficiency with procurement systems / ERP software (experience with order placement, tracking, vendor management).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting with associated demands (e.g., clean-room protocols, time-sensitive deliveries, material traceability).
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO, GMP, clean-manufacturing) and regulatory expectations (especially for life-science/analytical supply chain) is a plus.
• Flexibility and responsiveness: able to respond to urgent material needs, expedite orders, adjust plans as production demands change.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing, innovative company with global reach in high-performance manufacturing.
• A chance to work in a technically advanced environment producing mission-critical components.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within procurement, supply chain and operations functions.
• We’re looking for someone who not only brings procurement expertise but also fits our culture—a professional who enjoys working collaboratively, values strong relationships, and takes pride in doing things the right way.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Office work (for procurement tasks) combined with frequent interaction with manufacturing/operations floor.
• Must be comfortable being in a production environment, potentially including clean-room, manufacturing floor or warehouse setting.
• May require occasional vendor site visits or supplier audits/travel.
• Standard business hours; may require flexibility during production ramp-ups or urgent sourcing needs.

Success Metrics & Goals

• On-time delivery of purchased materials meeting required specs > X% (to be defined by operations).
• Cost savings and cost avoidance achieved via sourcing initiatives.
• Supplier performance metrics (quality defects, on-time delivery) improvement over time.
• Effective communication with stakeholders, minimal production disruptions due to procurement delays.
• Inventory control / avoidance of stock-outs and excess inventory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000