Sr. Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to support procurement operations for a hi-tech engineering environment in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented candidate who can balance cost, quality, and delivery while helping maintain a reliable flow of materials for manufacturing and customer commitments. The role requires strong judgment in supplier coordination, purchasing analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving to keep operations running efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the purchase of raw materials and finished components needed to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Review approved requisitions and issue purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner within the designated purchasing system.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, technical details, and commercial terms to support sound sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate purchase order approvals by routing documents to the appropriate authorization levels before release.
• Maintain organized purchasing records by filing and digitizing requisitions, orders, and related procurement documentation.
• Help monitor supplier performance, including delivery reliability, and support updates to the approved supplier list.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, engineering, accounting, and suppliers to resolve order issues, shortages, and documentation discrepancies.
• Support inventory availability by planning purchases that align with job requirements, stock needs, and overall business priorities.
• Carry out additional procurement-related assignments as directed by purchasing leadership.• At least 5 years of experience in buying, procurement, or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience in purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Ability to interpret supplier proposals and apply sound analytical thinking to pricing, delivery, and material decisions.
• Working knowledge of purchasing systems; experience with Global Shop is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with basic database and internet research skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-resolution abilities across suppliers and internal teams.
• Solid math skills and the ability to support cost comparisons and basic financial analysis.
• Experience supporting inventory levels and material planning; aerospace industry exposure is a plus.