Senior Buyer

Overhead Door•Mount Hope, OH

About The Position

The Senior Buyer leads end-to-end procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services that support business operations. The role drives supplier performance, negotiates favorable commercial terms, and partners cross-functionally to mitigate supply risk while improving total cost of ownership. The position manages procurement for assigned categories, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates with suppliers, monitors market and supplier risks, and supports contract management. It also analyzes spend and purchasing metrics, mentors junior buyers, and contributes to continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience, including strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
Advanced negotiation, contracting, and supplier management skills, with a focus on total cost of ownership and risk mitigation.
Strong analytical capability, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and KPI development to drive data-informed decisions.
Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management to align requirements, timelines, and priorities.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tools, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, and strong Excel skills.
Execution and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities, resolve supply issues, and deliver measurable results.
Analytical thinking to evaluate bids, model costs, and identify savings opportunities.
Communication and collaboration skills to align cross-functional requirements and manage supplier relationships.
Problem-solving and execution skills to resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and delivery constraints.
Negotiation and influencing skills to secure favorable commercial terms and drive supplier performance.
Technical/functional procurement expertise, including sourcing, contracting, and ERP-based purchasing workflows.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification preferred/required as applicable, such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or an equivalent procurement/supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the full procure-to-pay cycle for assigned categories, including requisition review, sourcing, purchase order creation, order tracking, and issue resolution.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including RFQ/RFP processes, bid analysis, supplier selection, and award recommendations.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, payment terms, and contract conditions to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Build and maintain supplier relationships; conduct performance reviews and drive corrective actions for quality, delivery, and service issues.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Legal to align specifications, demand forecasts, and procurement plans.
Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier capacity to identify risks and opportunities; recommend mitigation plans and alternate sources.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Analyze spend data and purchasing metrics to identify savings opportunities, process improvements, and standardization initiatives.
Support contract management activities, including maintaining documentation, tracking renewals, and ensuring adherence to negotiated terms.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior buyers and support continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.