Senior Buyer

PennEngineering®•Toms River, NJ

3h•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heyco Products Corp. is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement of raw materials, components, equipment, and services while ensuring the best possible pricing, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, purchasing experience, and the ability to build effective vendor relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems
Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Professional procurement certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Review requisitions and MRP requirements to prepare purchase orders and bid requests
Monitor inventory levels and schedule deliveries to support production and inventory goals
Develop and maintain qualified competitive supplier sources
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules
Track supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, cost, and delivery
Monitor supplier and company on-time delivery performance goals
Coordinate outside services and resolve vendor-related issues to successful completion
Maintain purchasing records, databases, quotations, and procurement documentation
Work closely with Engineering to ensure supplier understanding of specifications and compliance requirements
Notify management of MRP setting concerns based on demand trends and operational needs
Support purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and auditable controls
Participate in supplier reviews and performance evaluations