Senior Buyer - Manufacturing & Procurement

Hyper Solutions Inc • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Buyer - Manufacturing & Procurement is responsible for procurement execution, inventory management, and cycle counting across manufacturing partners. This role focuses on ensuring supplier on-time delivery, resolving past-due orders, and addressing material shortages to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Experience working in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in inventory optimization
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for supplier interaction
• Ability to travel as needed for supplier visits and partner meetings

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing partners or contract manufacturers
• Exposure to strategic commodity procurement and supplier development
• APICS or other supply chain certifications
• Familiarity with lean supply chain principles and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels
• Source and purchase raw materials, components, and strategic commodities to support production requirements
• Identify and evaluate suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), and drive corrective actions for late or past-due orders
• Proactively manage shortages and supplier delays to minimize manufacturing impact
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, quality, and cost efficiency
• Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity and reliability
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory
• Perform regular cycle counts at manufacturing partner locations to ensure inventory accuracy
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Optimize inventory turnover and storage efficiency using data-driven analysis
• Identify and mitigate material shortages impacting manufacturing operations
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to prioritize and resolve shortages
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve supply chain resilience and risk mitigation
• Develop alternative sourcing strategies to prevent future disruptions

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match
• clear opportunities for learning, professional development, and career growth as the company continues to scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level