Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Our client, a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their high-impact Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, excels at supplier management, and enjoys leading others through coaching, training, and best-practice development.

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for managing complex purchasing activities, ensuring continuity of supply for strategic materials, and supporting operations through proactive planning, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration. This position serves as a technical and behavioral mentor to the Buyer team and plays a key role in elevating procurement performance across the department.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Material Planning

• Own high-impact suppliers and critical supply lines, including long-term forecasting, contract pricing, and supply agreements.
• Evaluate and optimize MRP signals, safety stock, and planning parameters to reduce risk and support continuous flow.
• Anticipate supply constraints and implement mitigation plans before operational impact occurs.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Cost Management & Negotiation

Operational Execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coaching & Mentorship

Qualifications

Education

Working Conditions

If you are a strategic, hands-on procurement leader ready to influence operations and shape supplier performance, we'd love to connect.

Apply today through LHH for consideration.