Sr. Buyer

Position Overview The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading procurement activities for metals, components, and related manufacturing materials, and outside services. The position plays a key role in ensuring supply continuity, maintaining an optimal price/cost structure, reducing supply chain risk and driving strong supplier performance. This Senior Buyer serves as a category lead and subject‑matter expert, managing high‑impact commodities and services and leading certain strategic sourcing initiatives. Leveraging advanced MRP/ERP capabilities to drive planning accuracy, providing direct insight to leadership, and executing in support production excellence are considered core tasks for the position. Essential Responsibilities Lead sourcing strategies for assigned categories and other high‑value materials, aligning with corporate supply chain goals. Includes RFX activities, source identification, qualification, and contract management for assigned categories. Analyze market conditions, commodity trends, and risk factors to recommend long‑term sourcing strategies and cost‑mitigation plans. Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Operations, and Quality to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage purchase orders from creation through closure, including tracking, expediting, adjusting, and resolving discrepancies. Lead complex negotiations on pricing, contracts, supply agreements, and performance outcomes. Drive supplier performance through regular business reviews, focusing on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and improvement initiatives. Serve as purchasing lead on major manufacturing initiatives, cost‑reduction programs, and cross‑functional projects. Strategic collaboration and cooperative work with colleagues at affiliated businesses. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. 5-7+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct responsibility for buying metals and engineered components. Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP planning and procurement functionalities. Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, complex negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Thrives in ambiguous situations in a fast paced, team first environment Highly collaborative with a positive attitude, embraces the Technetics culture of Safety, Excellence and Respect. Nimble and able to pivot quickly between business priorities and strategic projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes. Commodity management or category leadership experience. Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or similar). Key Competencies Strategic thinking and decision-making. Strong problem-solving and risk‑mitigation capability. High attention to detail with strong data accuracy in MRP/ERP systems. Ability to operate independently while leading cross‑functional collaboration. Vendor relationship and contract management excellence.