Sr. Global Supply Chain Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Global Supply Chain Buyer to join its team!

The Sr. Global Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for ensuring the availability of critical materials across all manufacturing sites by proactively managing supply chain risks, shortages, and constraints. This role partners cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to maintain production continuity, support customer commitments, and drive rapid resolution of supply-related challenges.

• Analyze enterprise-wide production schedules, demand forecasts, MRP reports, and material requirements to identify potential shortages, supply constraints, and business risks.
• Lead the identification, prioritization, and resolution of critical material shortages and supply disruptions to protect production schedules, revenue, and customer commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between procurement, planning, operations, engineering, quality, program management, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Drive supplier performance through proactive communication, capacity reviews, escalation management, and ongoing supplier engagement to maintain continuity of supply.
• Develop and execute mitigation strategies including supplier expedites, alternate sourcing, inventory optimization, and strategic stocking plans to secure critical materials.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), product launches, and accelerated customer demand by ensuring material readiness and supply chain alignment.
• Monitor supply chain performance, supplier trends, market conditions, and global risks while communicating key issues, mitigation plans, and recommendations to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, materials management, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, inventory planning, MRP/ERP systems, and manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success managing material shortages, supplier escalations, and critical supply constraints in complex manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to analyze supply chain data, identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and execute solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), customer-driven demand changes, and business-critical production requirements.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and company matching with no vesting period
• PTO for rest and relaxation
• Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
• Employee training and development
• Community service and philanthropic initiatives
• Employee appreciation and events
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral program
• Employee discounts

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.