Buyer Senior

Sensient • Turlock, CA

7d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies , we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. As Senior Buyer at Sensient Agricultural Ingredients, you will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by ensuring the right materials, equipment, and services are available at the right time. In this role, you will balance day-to-day purchasing needs with longer term planning, helping maintain strong service levels while supporting quality and cost goals. This position is based on site in a professional office environment with periodic exposure to laboratory and manufacturing plant settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of purchasing or procurement experience in a professional setting
• Knowledge of accounting, inventory control, and supply chain processes
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Analytical thinking and a results driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Secure raw materials, equipment, and services needed to support plant operations
• Negotiate complex contracts to achieve strong service, quality, and cost outcomes
• Evaluate supplier performance and recommend improvements, including managing supplier exceptions and audits
• Integrate materials planning with sales and operations planning to support efficient procurement activities
• Coordinate inventory targets and support cash cycle objectives related to raw materials
• Analyze current processes, recommend improvements, and implement changes
• Communicate updates on raw material costs and purchasing activities to cross functional teams and leadership

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to both strategic and day-to-day procurement activities
• Exposure to cross functional teams including finance, supply chain, engineering, and quality
• Involvement in process improvement and supplier development initiatives
• A collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development
• The ability to make a direct impact on operational performance and cost management
• Experience working in both office and plant environments to broaden your perspective

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees