Senior Buyer

Posted 5 days ago

recruitabilityEast Newark (NJ)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Our client is a well-established Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider supporting customers in regulated, high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defense, and industrial electronics. They are known for a hands-on, collaborative culture and a regional supply chain model focused on quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery. This Senior Buyer role plays a critical part in supporting production and supplier performance. The position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, program management, and quality to ensure materials are available, suppliers are performing, and production stays on track. It’s a hands-on role with direct impact on day-to-day operations and overall manufacturing success.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end procurement activities to ensure materials, components, and supplies support production schedules and quality requirements
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders based on MRP signals, forecasts, and production needs
Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, and program management to resolve material issues and prevent supply disruptions
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; support supplier development initiatives as needed Track supplier performance and address quality, delivery, or service issues
Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, sharing key metrics and insights with leadership
Stay current on market trends, supply risks, and industry developments to support sourcing strategies
Qualifications & Experience 6+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment Experience supporting electronics manufacturing (PCBA, PCB, or box build preferred)
Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to manage supplier relationships and contracts
Hands-on experience working with ERP/MRP systems and inventory-driven purchasing
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, production-focused environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience working in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments is a plus

What’s in It for You:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement plan with company matching
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunity to work closely with manufacturing and have a visible impact on operations

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