Sr. Buyer

Treality Svs•Xenia, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and execute purchasing activities supporting the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, and service of advanced simulation visual systems. Translate engineering and production demand into timely, accurate, and commercially sound purchase orders while balancing quality, cost, lead time, inventory, and project requirements. Work closely with mechanical and system engineering, project management, production, warehouse, logistics, finance, quality, and suppliers. The role requires technical buying experience, confidence working from mechanical bills of material (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and part data, and practical understanding of purchasing and material planning processes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Provide day-to-day direction and process leadership for purchasing activities, and support purchasing team members’ development as assigned. The candidate must be a US Person and fluent in written and spoken English. An associate’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering technology, or a related field is required, though directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. The position offers a hybrid work environment and an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AA) in business, supply chain, engineering technology, or a related field; directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum five years of progressively responsible buying experience.
Demonstrated experience in technical buying for engineered, manufactured, or project-based products.
Familiarity with ordering against mechanical BOMs, technical drawings, specifications, and revision-controlled documentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP purchasing and material planning processes.
Ability to understand mechanical, electrical, cabling, computing, optical, and network-related components, and willingness to expand technical knowledge.
Experience sourcing custom-fabricated parts and commercial off-the-shelf components.
Strong supplier communication, quotation analysis, negotiation, expediting, and problem-solving skills.
Organized and meticulous, with strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, changing project requirements, and schedule-sensitive material needs.
Self-driven and comfortable identifying and implementing improved ways of working.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, engineers, project teams, and management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and suppliers across international locations and time zones.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Must be a US Person.
Experience conducting basic negotiations.
Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Issue, maintain, and follow purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring accurate item, vendor, quantity, price, delivery, and project information.
Purchase technical materials and services, including fabricated metal parts, weldments, sheet metal, fasteners, custom mechanical components, cabling, electronics, computers, projectors, optical components, and production supplies.
Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, revisions, and BOM structures to communicate requirements to suppliers and resolve technical or commercial questions.
Request and evaluate quotations; negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities, and other commercial conditions within delegated authority.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships and identify qualified alternate sources where practical.
Monitor supplier acknowledgements, open orders, shortages, and delivery commitments; communicate risks and recovery actions to internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on supplier nonconformances, corrective actions, substitutions, first articles, and drawing or specification changes.
Support material planning and inventory objectives by balancing project schedules, lead times, order quantities, and excess or obsolete inventory risk.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, sourcing documentation, and item-related data in the ERP system.
Support trade and material compliance activities, including sourcing documentation, country of origin, HTS classification, and REACH/ROHS information, as applicable.
Establish and track purchasing priorities and practical performance measures for delivery, quality, cost, and supplier responsiveness.
Improve purchasing workflows, ERP data quality, and cross-functional ways of working.
Provide day-to-day direction and process leadership for purchasing activities and support the development of purchasing team members as assigned.