Senior Buyer

About the Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will own the tactical execution of procurement across mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical commodities. You will manage PO creation and updates, supplier communication, delivery recovery, ERP accuracy, and daily purchasing operations that keep engineering builds and production moving.

This role partners closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, and Finance to ensure materials are available on time, on cost, and with accurate data integrity. You will thrive in a fast-paced hardware environment where attention to detail and urgency matter every day.

What You'll Do

• Manage all PO activity - creation, revisions, confirmations - ensuring accuracy in pricing, lead times, MOQs, incoterms, and delivery commitments.

• Communicate daily with suppliers to track open orders, push-in/push-out requests, resolve issues, and ensure material delivery to support builds.

• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy, including pricing, lead times, order status, part attributes, terms, and supplier records.

• Track shortages and drive recovery plans by coordinating closely with suppliers, Planning, and internal teams.

• Support RFQs and competitive quote analysis to provide data for GSMs and support tactical cost reduction opportunities.

• Drive tactical cost savings through re-quoting, volume leverage, and identifying pricing discrepancies or negotiation opportunities.

• Handle supplier onboarding documentation, including account setup, compliance forms, and system readiness.

• Ensure financial accuracy by resolving invoice mismatches, receiving discrepancies, incorrect shipments, and credit/debit adjustments.

• Coordinate material readiness for NPI, including prototype buys, expedited orders, and quick-turn communications.

• Support internal teams (Planning, Operations, GSMs, Engineering, Finance) with timely updates on material status and supplier issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in hardware, manufacturing, robotics, automotive, or similar environments.

• Experience purchasing mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components across multiple tiers of suppliers.

• Strong command of ERP/MRP systems (Windchill, MISys NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

• Exceptional organizational skills, urgency, follow-through, and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.

• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.