Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer independently manages complex commodities, mission-critical electronics, specialty military-grade components, and high-mix procurement portfolios. Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules while managing cost, quality, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement for assigned commodities (electronic components,      PCBs, harnesses, machined parts, etc.).
• Analyze  MRP and convert requirements into purchase orders.
• Manage  supplier relationships and communication, including escalations.
• Negotiate  pricing, terms, lead times, and volume agreements.
• Proactively  address supply risks and shortages, recommending mitigation plans.
• Review BOMs for accuracy, manufacturability, and sourcing challenges.
• Track and manage long-lead and obsolete components.
• Update  ERP with lead times, order confirmations, pricing, and delivery status.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–7+ years procurement experience in high-mix manufacturing.
• Strong  understanding of PCBA materials, electronics distribution, and defense      supplier networks.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Solid negotiation and risk-management capabilities.
• Advanced ERP/MRP competency.

Technical Skills

• ERP/MRP proficiency (transactional and planning).
• Understanding of BOM structures and engineering drawings.
• Electronics and PCBA component knowledge (ICs, passives, connectors, PCBs).
• Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, and counterfeit avoidance standards.
• Supplier negotiation and contract fundamentals.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Time management and ability to prioritize.
• Results-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and production teams.