Senior Buyer at E3 Displays in Phoenix, Arizona

Senior Buyer

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Buyer to join our Phoenix, Arizona facility. This is a critical on-site role within our Operations team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. The Senior Buyer will own and drive procurement activities for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery, cost-effectiveness, and full compliance with ITAR, AS9100, and ISO 9001 requirements.

This role is for a true team player - someone who rolls up their sleeves, digs into challenges, and brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every task. If you have a sharp eye for supply chain dynamics, a hunger to keep learning, and the flexibility to support a team that moves fast and demands excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, negotiating, and placing purchase orders with domestic and international suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and driving accountability on quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Manage supplier qualification processes in alignment with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Ensure all purchasing activities involving controlled items fully comply with ITAR regulations and company export control policies.
• Monitor supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and risk exposure; proactively communicate supply chain issues and drive resolution.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to reduce single-source dependencies and mitigate supply risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contractual agreements to achieve the best value while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Support make-vs-buy analyses, cost reduction initiatives, and value engineering efforts in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
• Maintain up-to-date market intelligence on commodity pricing trends, tariffs, and import/export regulations affecting the supply base.

Operations & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance teams to align procurement plans with production schedules and program requirements.
• Own purchasing-related MRP/ERP transactions; ensure system data accuracy including lead times, MOQs, and pricing.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by engaging suppliers early and managing BOM-level sourcing activities.
• Assist in resolving supplier non-conformances, corrective action requests (CARs), and quality escapes in coordination with the Quality team.
• Step in and support operational needs beyond the standard purchasing scope - this is a team that does what it takes.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement records in compliance with ITAR, AS9100, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits as the subject matter expert for purchasing and supply chain.
• Ensure certificates of conformance (CoCs), material certifications, and other required documentation are received and archived per quality procedures.
• Stay current with evolving ITAR/EAR regulations and advise the team on compliance requirements affecting supplier activities.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience working with both U.S.-based and international (overseas) suppliers across multiple commodity types.

Demonstrated working knowledge of ITAR regulations and export control compliance in a defense, aerospace, or electronics environment.

Experience operating within an AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 certified quality management system.

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar) for procurement transactions and data management.

Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving cost savings while maintaining supplier quality and delivery performance.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).

CPSM, CPIM, or other relevant purchasing/supply chain certification is a plus.

Experience in the display technology, electronics, or defense/aerospace sectors.

Familiarity with commodity categories such as displays, electronic components, mechanical parts, PCBAs, or optical assemblies.

Experience supporting DPAS-rated or government-funded programs.

Who You Are - Culture & Values

At E3 Displays, we believe the best results come from great people working together. We're looking for someone who embodies these qualities:

• Team Player: You collaborate freely, share knowledge openly, and understand that the team's success is your success. Egos are left at the door.
• Dynamic Problem Solver: When challenges arise - and in supply chain, they always do - you dig in, think creatively, and find workable solutions without waiting to be told.
• Eager to Learn: Technology, regulations, and markets evolve constantly. You actively seek out new information, new skills, and new approaches rather than resting on what you already know.
• Willing to Support: You don't clock-watch. When the team needs help - even if it's outside your usual lane - you step up and contribute.
• Gets Things Done Right: You have a bias toward action, but you never sacrifice quality or compliance to hit a deadline. Doing it properly matters as much as doing it fast.

What E3 Displays Offers

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan.

Collaborative, transparent team culture where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Opportunities to grow professionally within a company operating at the forefront of display technology.

A stable, on-site work environment at our Phoenix, Arizona facility with a team that takes pride in its work.