Sr. Buyer - Electro-Mechanical Products

Job Overview

The Senior Buyer - Electro-Mechanical Products is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for precision electro-mechanical components and commodities. This role manages supplier performance, purchasing activities, inventory levels, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain disruptions while supporting quality and compliance requirements, including AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for electro-mechanical products and components.
• Create and manage purchase orders, including quantities, pricing, and supplier delivery dates.
• Maintain accurate open purchase order lines and monitor inbound material requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery and quality metrics.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and resolve quality, delivery, and process deficiencies.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and procurement strategies to achieve the best total landed cost.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while supporting cost management objectives.
• Analyze and manage MRP data to support production and purchasing requirements.
• Partner with internal teams to expedite purchase requisitions and resolve supply chain issues.
• Identify and source alternative suppliers when necessary.
• Escalate supply chain disruptions, order discrepancies, and contract-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other internal teams.
• Support purchasing processes and documentation required for AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Manage purchasing activities involving EDI platforms, import logistics, and international commercial terms.
• Travel internationally as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing precision electro-mechanical components or commodities preferred.
• Strong experience with MRP and/or ERP systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Experience with supplier performance metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of EDI purchasing platforms.
• Understanding of import logistics and International Commercial Terms (Incoterms).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• CPM or CPIM certification is preferred.