Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - ManufacturingOur client, a global technology manufacturer serving medical and advanced industrial markets, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join its Irvine, California operation. This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity for a strategic purchasing professional who can strengthen supplier performance, improve material availability, reduce costs, and manage supply-chain risk.The initial contract is expected to last approximately three to six months, with the potential to convert to permanent employment.What You'll DoDevelop and execute short- and long-term commodity and procurement strategies.Negotiate pricing, cost reductions, lead times, inventory agreements, and supplier payment terms.Lead cost-out and margin-improvement initiatives.Monitor material requirements and expedite or adjust deliveries to align inventory with customer demand.Manage supplier relationships, performance, qualification, development, and corrective actions.Identify and develop new sources of supply that offer strong quality, flexibility, and competitive pricing.Address supply-chain risks involving long lead times, capacity constraints, sole-source suppliers, pricing, and fulfillment challenges.Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while supporting business continuity.Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.Implement vendor-managed inventory programs when appropriate.Manage and track supplier tooling and related investments.Support lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement activities.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, business, engineering, or a related technical field.Five or more years of purchasing or supply-chain experience within a manufacturing environment.Demonstrated success negotiating with suppliers and delivering measurable cost reductions.Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier performance.Manufacturing ERP experience; Oracle experience is a plus.Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and business skills.Excellent communication and cross-functional relationship-building abilities.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment.Additional DetailsFully onsite at the Irvine, California facility.Contract-to-hire opportunity.Anticipated initial contract duration of approximately three to six months.Pay range of $40-$50 per hour.Less than 10% travel expected.