Senior Buyer
Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing supplier relationships, strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives to support a fast-paced manufacturing and operations environment. This is a senior-level purchasing role that requires strong analytical skills, ownership of direct materials, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success in supply chain, purchasing, and materials management
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in: Electronics or electrical manufacturing, Industrial distribution, Power systems or related industries
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field required
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- In-depth knowledge of electrical components, including: Circuit breakers, Switchgear, Relays, Transformers, Electronic assemblies
- Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project management, operational excellence, and/or Lean/Six Sigma preferred
- Programming or SQL experience to create BAQs preferred
- Epicor ERP experience strongly desired
Responsibilities
- Place and manage purchase orders (POs) within the ERP system to support production and project timelines
- Maintain accurate PO status updates within project management tools
- Own fulfillment of ordered materials in coordination with program and shop managers
- Perform cost justification and competitive analysis to ensure best-value sourcing decisions
- Identify, qualify, and onboard alternative sources of supply
- Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, lead times, stocking agreements, and payment terms
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives through sourcing strategy optimization and supplier negotiations
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term supplier partnerships
- Ensure suppliers meet expectations for quality, cost, and delivery performance
- Manage strategic vendor relationships to support operational and production needs
- Oversee inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory
- Optimize inventory turnover while ensuring material availability
- Support risk mitigation initiatives across the supply chain
- Partner closely with Sales, Engineering/Solutions, Buying, Planning, Inventory, and Production teams
- Support process improvements, cost-savings initiatives, and operational efficiency
- Analyze supply chain and purchasing data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Build reports and dashboards to support decision-making and performance tracking
- Provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement
- Support team development and best-practice adoption within purchasing and supply chain functions
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus (if applicable)
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Collaborative, high-energy workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
