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Senior Buyer (1157417)

The Judge Group
Loudon, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2026
Location: Loudon, TN

Salary: $84,000.00 USD Annually - $91,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located near Loudon TN. This is an Industry Leading, Global World Class Manufacturing company. The Senior Buyer will operate as a senior level professional who will play an integral role in manufacturing operations by handling more complex procurement tasks to ensure all the products, materials & supplies needed to operate effectively are available. the Senior Buyer wiill also assist in driving improvements in overall cost reduction & assist the Purchasing Manager as needed to provide day-to-day direction / training for other Buyers. In exchange, the company offers a steady work schedule, appealing work-life balance, a competitive base salary with an annual bonus profit sharing bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and 401k

This is one of the largest & most recognizable names in the industry with numerous locations domestically. This opportunity is within a very large manufacturing center with a large, diverse Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain department. There is abundant advancement opportunity for career-oriented professionals. Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 617-1447

This Job Will Have The Following Responsibilities

  • Manage and issue RFQ's and purchase orders, conduct regular price comparisons/analysis, utilize effective negotiation skills to ensure that the procurement function is achieving lowest cost solutions for all direct/indirect purchases.
  • Responsible for maintaining optimal supply/inventory levels required to effectively support production operations while achieving inventory days on hand supply targets.
  • Develop and modify procedures related to purchasing as needed to drive continual improvement.
  • Continually monitor department metrics & KPI data to drive continual improvement in supplier pricing/quality/delivery performance and material availability.
  • Work closely with supplier quality assurance personnel as needed to improve the quality and performance of suppliers.
  • Support accounts payable process and lead efforts to resolve invoice/payment issues.
  • Assist the Purchasing manager in coaching, mentoring, and training the Purchasing team.
  • Achieve and maintain strong partnerships with all suppliers.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
  • 3-5 years of progressive procurement / purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of procurement processes/best practices.
  • Solid understanding of production processes.
  • Strong practical knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal & organizational skills

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Contact: ldouglas@judge.com

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Salary : $84,000 - $91,000

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