Sr. Buyer

Ralliant•Elizabethtown, NC

7d•$58,500 - $108,500

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, managing material shortages, and driving continuous improvement in purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong data analysis skills, ERP experience, and a passion for problem solving in a Lean manufacturing environment. While experience with raw metals and electronic components is a plus, this role supports a diverse range of materials and suppliers.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in business/supply chain or an Engineering degree
5+ years of experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong Excel skills and a solid background in data analysis.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SAP).
Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Prior experience purchasing materials in an electro-mechanical environment
Power BI experience at an intermediate level (or minimum basic understanding).
Familiarity with Lean tools such as standard work, visual management, etc..
APICS/CPIM or similar supply chain certifications.

Responsibilities

Place and manage purchase orders for a wide range of production and indirect materials.
Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, expedite shipments, and resolve delivery issues.
Utilize Dynamic Kanban strategies within ERP or planning systems to support pull-based replenishment, reduce inventory, and respond to changing demand signals.
Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages.
Collaborate with Production, and Logistics teams to prioritize and resolve critical part issues.
Escalate supplier-related delays or constraints to Tier 2 and Tier 3 discussions
Build and maintain strong relationships with key and problem suppliers to improve delivery performance, responsiveness, and communication.
Foster a “help them help us” mindset by working collaboratively with suppliers to understand their constraints and support their improvement efforts.
Work closely with the Sourcing team to align on supplier strategies, escalate chronic issues, and support supplier development initiatives.
Participate in supplier performance reviews and contribute to corrective action planning when needed.
Lead or participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Identify and eliminate waste in purchasing processes through Lean tools and standard work.
Lead and support the development of visual management and process documentation.