Senior Buyer - Manufacturing
Westampton, NJ, United States6d ago
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- Salary
- $72K–$96K/yr
- Location
- Westampton, NJ, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 6d ago
Skills
bill of materialsblueprint readingengineering drawingserpexcelinventory managementinventory optimizationmrpnegotiationpurchase ordersrfqstrategic sourcingsupplier managementsupplier negotiationssupply chaintechnical documentation
About the role
Location: Rancocas, NJ (100% On-site)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Classification: Exempt / Professional
Job Summary
Inductotherm Corp. is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This role is designed for an accomplished manufacturing purchasing professional who wants to look beyond processing purchase orders. Working closely with Supply Chain leadership, you will strengthen and modernize our purchasing organization, improve supplier performance, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure material availability in support of our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Procurement: Manage the strategic sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities, components, and materials supporting low-volume/high-mix manufacturing operations.
Supplier Management & Development: Develop, evaluate, and maintain a competitive domestic and international supplier base. Identify alternative and second-source suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce supply risk.
Commercial Negotiations: Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, delivery, payment terms, and minimum order quantities.
Order & Inventory Optimization: Prepare RFQs, analyze supplier proposals, and issue purchase orders using ERP/MRP data to understand demand and inventory levels. Proactively resolve material shortages and delivery issues.
Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor supplier metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost) and collaborate with underperforming vendors on corrective action plans. Identify and execute measurable cost-reduction and process-modernization initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, and Quality teams to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of material to resolve material issues.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and share best practices with other members of the Purchasing team.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading, managing, or mentoring others in a purchasing department role.
Technical Blueprint Reading: Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation.
Systems & Analytics: Strong experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems alongside advanced Excel skills to analyze pricing, lead times, and inventory trends.
Core Competencies: Exceptional negotiation, cross-functional relationship building, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities within assigned authority.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of purchasing experience within an industrial equipment, heavy machinery, electrical, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
Experience purchasing mechanical, electrical, fabricated, machined products.
A proven history of achieving measurable improvements in supplier cost, delivery, quality, or lead-time metrics.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Equivalent significant manufacturing purchasing experience will be considered in place of a degree.
Travel & Work Environment
Must be comfortable working within an active manufacturing environment and regularly interacting with personnel throughout the facility.
Occasional domestic and international travel to supplier locations may be required.
Compensation
$6,000-$8,000 per month
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Condition of Employment:
Must be able to satisfactorily complete the Inductotherm Corp. hiring process requirements which includes a comprehensive assessment, drug testing, and a background check. The Company complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and federal laws and regulations, which include post-offer testing for marijuana.
Inductotherm Corp. is E-Verified and provides equal employment opportunity and considers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
Total Rewards:
At Inductotherm Corp., we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, including a monthly incentive bonus.
Inductotherm Corp. also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, profit-sharing plans, 401k, life insurance programs, etc.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Classification: Exempt / Professional
Job Summary
Inductotherm Corp. is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This role is designed for an accomplished manufacturing purchasing professional who wants to look beyond processing purchase orders. Working closely with Supply Chain leadership, you will strengthen and modernize our purchasing organization, improve supplier performance, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure material availability in support of our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Procurement: Manage the strategic sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities, components, and materials supporting low-volume/high-mix manufacturing operations.
Supplier Management & Development: Develop, evaluate, and maintain a competitive domestic and international supplier base. Identify alternative and second-source suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce supply risk.
Commercial Negotiations: Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, delivery, payment terms, and minimum order quantities.
Order & Inventory Optimization: Prepare RFQs, analyze supplier proposals, and issue purchase orders using ERP/MRP data to understand demand and inventory levels. Proactively resolve material shortages and delivery issues.
Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor supplier metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost) and collaborate with underperforming vendors on corrective action plans. Identify and execute measurable cost-reduction and process-modernization initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, and Quality teams to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of material to resolve material issues.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and share best practices with other members of the Purchasing team.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading, managing, or mentoring others in a purchasing department role.
Technical Blueprint Reading: Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation.
Systems & Analytics: Strong experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems alongside advanced Excel skills to analyze pricing, lead times, and inventory trends.
Core Competencies: Exceptional negotiation, cross-functional relationship building, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities within assigned authority.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of purchasing experience within an industrial equipment, heavy machinery, electrical, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
Experience purchasing mechanical, electrical, fabricated, machined products.
A proven history of achieving measurable improvements in supplier cost, delivery, quality, or lead-time metrics.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Equivalent significant manufacturing purchasing experience will be considered in place of a degree.
Travel & Work Environment
Must be comfortable working within an active manufacturing environment and regularly interacting with personnel throughout the facility.
Occasional domestic and international travel to supplier locations may be required.
Compensation
$6,000-$8,000 per month
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Condition of Employment:
Must be able to satisfactorily complete the Inductotherm Corp. hiring process requirements which includes a comprehensive assessment, drug testing, and a background check. The Company complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and federal laws and regulations, which include post-offer testing for marijuana.
Inductotherm Corp. is E-Verified and provides equal employment opportunity and considers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
Total Rewards:
At Inductotherm Corp., we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, including a monthly incentive bonus.
Inductotherm Corp. also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, profit-sharing plans, 401k, life insurance programs, etc.