Senior Buyer

Position: Senior Buyer
Location: Whitehall, MI Onsite
Salary: 80,000-100,000

Our client is a leading global manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, and transportation sectors and they are seeking a Senior Buyer to support purchasing activities across multiple facilities within a large production campus. This role is critical in driving procurement strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, process improvement, and supplier risk mitigation.

Reporting to the Operations Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will help maintain production schedules by securing materials and services at optimal value while ensuring compliance with internal processes and standards.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Buyer

• Prepare requests for quotes and proposals based on plant and production requirements.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best overall value across price, delivery, quality, and capability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times in alignment with operational goals.
• Issue purchase orders in support of production, operations, and inventory needs.
• Maintain accurate purchase order details, including pricing, account coding, and vendor delivery commitments.
• Monitor invoices on hold and resolve discrepancies with internal teams and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Receiving department to reconcile shipment documentation.
• Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Shipping, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, and other departments to resolve procurement‑related issues efficiently.
• Frequently engage on the shop floor to develop deep understanding of plant operations and material needs.

Qualifications for Senior Buyer

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience.
• At least 2 years of experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, or Finance.
• Willingness to regularly visit the production floor as part of daily responsibilities.