Senior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Buyer Job Description

The Senior Buyer manages procurement and supplier relationships across two sites while supporting the integration of legacy purchasing processes into a standardized, data-driven sourcing model. This role focuses on improving procurement discipline, enabling forecast-driven purchasing, and shifting from reactive buying to a strategic approach that optimizes cost, strengthens supplier performance, and standardizes processes in alignment with strategic sourcing.

• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships for two sites, ensuring alignment with organizational sourcing strategies.
• Support the Director of Strategic Sourcing in integrating legacy procurement processes into standardized systems and operating models.
• Drive the transition from manual, decentralized purchasing to standardized, system-driven workflows.
• Execute purchase orders in line with demand forecasts and planning parameters to minimize expediting and reactive purchasing.
• Establish and maintain accurate master data, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), pricing, and supplier information.
• Perform detailed data analysis and apply financial skills to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive measurable cost savings.
• Apply total cost analysis to sourcing decisions to optimize overall value and cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance across multiple categories.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost savings, and contract alignment to support strategic sourcing goals.
• Develop and maintain an adequate inventory strategy, including inventory turns and safety stock, to meet organizational and customer service level goals.
• Manage and maintain the Approved Supplier List, improving procurement visibility, reporting, and supplier performance tracking.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to support supplier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Support contracting activities with regional direct and indirect suppliers.
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems, including forecasting modules, to support planning and purchasing activities.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and support decision-making.
• Guide or mentor less experienced buyers, sharing best practices and supporting their development.
• Support and maintain a Lean Material Flow manufacturing environment where applicable.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, including supporting integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions when needed.
• Follow environmental and safety regulations and act in compliance with applicable US laws.
• Comply with corporate guidelines on safety, business ethics, and professional conduct.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 46 years of purchasing experience, including at least 23 years of contracting and supplier negotiation experience.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier performance across multiple categories.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP and MRP systems and their application in procurement and planning.
• Working knowledge of total cost analysis and the ability to apply it to sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings and positive supply chain results.
• Excellent understanding of statistical concepts used to formulate safety stock quantities to meet customer service levels.
• Experience with ERP forecasting software to support demand planning and purchasing decisions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid skills in other Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Certification from APICS or ISM preferred.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a Lean Material Flow manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proven accomplishments in supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience operating in an evolving environment, with mergers and acquisitions integration experience considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and financial skills to support data-driven sourcing and procurement decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support supplier selection, contracting, and performance management.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and customer focus in all procurement activities.

You will join a team that genuinely values customer focus, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and an innovative spirit. The organization invests in providing tools, resources, and support to help team members succeed and grow professionally. You will have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on peoples lives around the world by contributing to the creation of high-quality, industry-leading products. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and empowering individuals to take ownership of meaningful work.

The role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that supports a strategic and data-driven approach to procurement and supply chain management. You will work extensively with ERP and MRP systems, forecasting tools, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to manage purchasing activities and analyze data. The environment encourages Lean Material Flow principles and process standardization across multiple sites, with regular collaboration among sourcing, operations, and other functional teams. You are expected to follow all environmental, safety, and corporate ethics guidelines while working in a professional office and manufacturing-support setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Queens, NY.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a Permanent position based out of Queens, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.