Senior Buyer

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Buyer (Power Products) Location: Miamisburg, OH About Accelevation We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future. Position Summary 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