Sr. Buyer in Brewster, New York

Job Title

Sr. Buyer

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of materials, components, and services required to support operational, production, and customer delivery needs. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing activities while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting overall supply chain performance. This position is a Hands-On role and requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and sourcing practices.

The Buyer supports the Supply Chain Manager and collaborates cross-functionally with operations, production planning, quality, and finance to ensure alignment, resolve supply issues, and drive continuous improvement.

• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
• Maintain material flow through planning, forecasting and communication.
• Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.
• Cross-Function collaboration, working closely with Operations, Production Planning, Quality, Finance and others.
• Support alignment on forecast, material availability, and production needs.
• Providing effective and robust metrics on internal performance for production and supply chain performance.
• Where needed, working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In-Time and In-Full.
• Leading sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high-value materials, components, and services.
• Developing and executing category strategies that support operational goals, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement.
• Managing complex supplier relationships, including performance reviews, escalation handling, and long-term partnership development.
• Reviewing inventory requirements, forecasting demand, and ensuring alignment with production schedules to maintain uninterrupted material flow.
• Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.
• Leading cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement processes, strengthen compliance, and support cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and oversight for team members to reinforce best practices and organizational standards.
• Create purchasing tickets for new supplier requests and contract requests.
• Collaborate with our client's Procurement Services and Accounts Payable team to resolve general payment and invoicing concerns.
• Assist with researching and evaluating potential new vendors and suppliers.
• Work as directed by Manager.

• Requires 5+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiation and sourcing practices.
• In-depth working knowledge of MRP & ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience generating purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
• Understanding of global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.
• Cross-function collaboration though, operations, planning, quality and finance teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, while working to a high level of self-accountability.
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in written English.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of key account management.
• Well-developed literacy, numeracy, and computer skills with a technical aptitude.
• Must have a strong background for sourcing new suppliers.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• This position requires up to 10% of travel.

• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Microsoft:
  Office 365;
  SharePoint;
  Teams;
  Visio; and One Note preferred.
• Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to work with general office equipment.
• Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.

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