Sr. Buyer

Lincoln Electric•Plymouth Charter Township, MI

6d•$67,432 - $96,332•Onsite

About The Position

Lead procurement activities supporting Panel Build Operations, ensuring materials, components, and services are sourced and delivered to meet project schedules, quality expectations, and cost objectives. Serve as the primary procurement partner to the Supply Chain Supervisor, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. Drive supplier performance, manage supply risk, and support material availability for Panel Build projects while providing procurement support for additional automation and non-Panel Build projects as required. The role is primarily office-based, with regular interaction in engineering, operations, warehouse, and receiving areas. It requires frequent collaboration with suppliers, project teams, and operations personnel to support material availability and project execution. Adherence to all company safety policies and procedures is required.

Requirements

5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing, automation, or project-based production environment.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, sourcing activities, and material expediting.
Strong understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs), manufacturing processes, inventory management, and material planning concepts.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing changing business requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; 5+ years of equivalent experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Previous electronic component or electromechanical component sourcing experience.
APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

Execute RFQs and evaluate supplier quotations.
Own procurement execution for all Panel Build projects, including purchase order placement, supplier management, expediting, and issue resolution.
Manage supplier relationships for assigned commodities and vendors, monitoring performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to resolve material discrepancies, engineering changes, and schedule impacts.
Partner closely with the Panel Build Supply Chain Supervisor to ensure uninterrupted material flow, timely shortage resolution, and accurate demand planning.
Monitor project material requirements and proactively expedite critical components to support production schedules and on-time customer deliveries.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through safety stock recommendations and supplier recovery plans.
Review and maintain ERP purchasing data, supplier information, pricing, lead times, and planning parameters to ensure data accuracy.
Support inventory optimization initiatives by aligning procurement activities with project demand, inventory targets, and working capital objectives.
Provide procurement support for overflow activities related to non-Panel Build projects and other company purchasing requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, purchasing processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain supplier forecasts, communicate requirement changes, and coordinate recovery plans when schedules are at risk.
Prepare reports and metrics related to supplier delivery performance, purchase order status, shortages, and procurement effectiveness.