As a Buyer/Sr. Buyer (Direct Materials), your mission is to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality to support manufacturing operations. You will own supplier execution and sourcing activities that keep production running smoothly and efficiently. You will report to the Sourcing Team Leader.
You will
- Manage purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure on‑time delivery aligned with production schedules
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Planning to support material needs, drawings, and changes in an engineered‑to‑order (ETO) environment
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, addressing risks early and ensuring accountability for delivery, quality, and performance
- Support or lead pricing discussions, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives depending on experience level
- Leverage SAP and data tools to track performance, improve processes, and drive better sourcing