Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist

A growing manufacturer of complex electronic and electro-mechanical products is seeking a Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely acquisition of materials, components, and services while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Buyer will manage procurement activities for electronic and electro-mechanical components, develop supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules. The ideal candidate will bring strong sourcing experience, supplier management expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, production, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy of part numbers, specifications, quantities, and requirements.
• Source electronic, electro-mechanical, and technical components from qualified suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage open purchase orders and proactively expedite materials to meet production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and supply chain issues.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, and order files.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support operational requirements.
• Research and onboard new suppliers for both existing and new product needs.
• Consolidate purchases where appropriate to leverage volume pricing and improve cost efficiency.
• Meet with suppliers and vendor representatives to evaluate products, capabilities, and sourcing opportunities.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within an electronic or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, assemblies, and technical materials.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, procurement processes, and purchase order administration.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting RF, aerospace, defense, communications, or high-reliability manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with Costpoint or other ERP platforms.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier development, and long-term vendor relationship management.
• Understanding of electronic manufacturing supply chains and component lifecycle management.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, engineering documentation, and supplier quotations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and growing organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a collaborative organization supporting advanced electronic and electro-mechanical products.
• Play a key role in supplier management, sourcing strategy, and manufacturing success.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to directly impact cost, quality, and on-time delivery performance.

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $95k-$125k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.