Senior Buyer
On-siteOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Plan, source, and purchase domestic raw materials and internationally sourced finished goods to support production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer demand. Create and manage purchase orders while monitoring inventory levels, forecasts, and production schedules to minimize excess stock. Develop strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, negotiating pricing, payment terms, and lead times to achieve cost savings. Expedite critical materials, coordinate international shipments with logistics teams, and resolve supplier delivery issues to maintain uninterrupted supply chains. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, and Sales to source materials for new product launches and evaluate supplier performance using key metrics. Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system and identify opportunities for process improvements and supplier consolidation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience purchasing domestic raw materials and/or internationally sourced products
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Understanding of inventory management principles, forecasting, production planning, and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Experience negotiating pricing, supplier agreements, and commercial terms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze purchasing data and make informed business decisions
- Ability to work independently and serve as a self-starter where needed while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving supply chain challenges
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members in person, by phone, and electronically
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds
- Ability to travel throughout the manufacturing facility, warehouse, and distribution areas as needed to support operations, inventory verification, supplier visits, or cross-functional projects
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, trade shows, or business meetings
- This position may occasionally require flexibility in work hours to accommodate supplier communications across multiple time zones or to address urgent supply chain issues
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred
- Experience purchasing domestic raw materials and/or internationally sourced products preferred
- Oracle EBS experience preferred
- Knowledge of international procurement, Incoterms, freight, and import logistics preferred
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