Senior Buyer

Universal Display Corporation•New Castle, DE

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About The Position

The Sr. Buyer leads day-to-day procurement for the New Castle and Wilmington sites, ensuring timely fulfillment of high-volume, mission-critical purchases that support operational, laboratory, and manufacturing needs. This role oversees and mentors purchasing staff as applicable, manages supplier relationships, and drives sourcing and contracting activities to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimal total cost. Responsibilities include domestic and international sourcing of chemicals, laboratory reagents, equipment, and services to support research, manufacturing, and laboratory operations, while driving supplier performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–6 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Financial and analytical acumen.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Exhibit the capacity to perform efficiently in a demanding environment while engaging with multiple stakeholders.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Business One is a plus.

Responsibilities

Achieve procurement goals within assigned categories.
Supervise local procurement personnel
Identify, monitor and manage the Supplier Sourcing and Management system
Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers.
Consolidate major purchases to leverage volume and improve pricing outcomes.
Resolve disputed purchases fairly and efficiently to protect the organization while maintaining supplier relationships
Develop and manage budgets for procurement activities.
Lead or support procurement-related projects.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
Manage and communicate procurement Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with the Adesis Quality Management System (QMS)
Work in close coordination with the Procurement Department at corporate headquarters to ensure that all procurement processes are optimized and consistently adhere to established global standards.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and annual bonus program
Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family
Option of Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability benefits for employees
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) company contribution
Annual charitable matching gift
Generous Paid Time Off
Annual compensation range: $95k-$115k