Senior Buyer

Flow Control Group • Lombard, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Buyer is a strategic sourcing professional responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost optimization initiatives. This position plays a key role in aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals, ensuring supply continuity, and supporting cross-functional business operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, or plastics preferred).
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel or Power BI skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional sourcing projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and supplier ESG data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that align with company objectives for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing, and supply terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal total cost of ownership.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, cost savings) and implement supplier development plans as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to introduce new materials, components, or suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and risks to proactively mitigate supply disruptions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for ERP purchasing workflows, supplier management, and procurement analytics.
• Develop and report procurement metrics, dashboards, and improvement projects using Power BI or Excel.
• Ensure sufficient supply of all materials and timing of deliveries across multiple sites through robust processes for purchase orders, blanket orders, transfer orders, and manufacturing orders.
• Proactively communicate cross-functionally expected delays, the root cause of supplier issues, and countermeasures implemented to prevent occurrences.
• Continually look for opportunities to increase efficiency within the purchasing organization
• Create and maintain documentation around current and best practices for all steps within procurement.
• Mentor junior buyers and provide training on purchasing procedures and supplier engagement best practices.

Benefits

• Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.
• Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.

What This Job Offers

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