Buyer / Senior Buyer

Zohorecruit; Seymour (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Buyer / Senior Buyer to work on-site in Seymour, CT, coordinating with the Purchasing Team and vendors to meet production schedules. The role emphasizes proactive cost savings, inventory accuracy, and effective use of ERP/MRP systems to ensure material availability for manufacturing.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Infor ERP experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, with Infor ERP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for assigned programs and negotiate terms.
• Monitor open POs, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet production schedules and KPI targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and participate in vendor negotiations.

Skills

ERP/MRP Proficiency

MS Office Suite

3–5 years experience

Manufacturing mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Seymour, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

Location: Seymour, CT (On-site / Facility)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Systems: Infor ERP / MRP, MS Office

Position Overview

The Buyer / Senior Buyer works closely with the Purchasing Team and vendor base to ensure operational deadlines are consistently met while championing proactive cost-savings initiatives and inventory accuracy . The role requires an independent professional capable of prioritizing fast-paced responsibilities, proactively communicating cross-functionally, and effectively utilizing ERP/MRP systems (preferably Infor) to guarantee timely material availability in support of manufacturing and production schedules .

Program & Supply Chain Management: Collaborate closely with the Program Management Team to manage the end-to-end supply chain for assigned customer programs .

Material & Services Procurement: Purchase materials, components, and services necessary to support ongoing operational and production requirements .

PO Lifecycle & Inventory Accuracy: Monitor and expedite open Purchase Orders with vendors, maintain PO delivery date accuracy, support balanced inventory levels, and ensure annual inventory turn KPI targets are met .

Proactive Issue Resolution: Anticipate and mitigate potential material shortages to ensure production lines and customer Available-to-Promise (ATP) commitments are safeguarded .

Cost Integrity & Sourcing Adherence: Ensure actual procurement costs do not exceed estimated baseline costs established by the Sourcing Team, protecting program profit margins .

Margin Enhancement & Cost Reduction: Actively participate in value engineering and cost-reduction projects; recommend and implement strategic sourcing best practices .

Negotiation & Terms: Negotiate pricing to achieve annual company KPI targets; negotiate and maintain advantageous purchase and cash discounts .

Excess Inventory Management: Manage customer excess material levels against quoted thresholds and interface directly with Program Management to address variances .

MRO & Consigned Materials: Oversee MRO Purchase Orders, including the administration and tracking of consigned material inventory cabinets .

Quality & Discrepancy Resolution: Review, disposition, and process non-conforming and non-receivable materials in partnership with Receiving and Quality Assurance .

Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate inventory availability and production schedules across Program Management, Materials/Purchasing, Stockroom, Manufacturing, Test, QA, and Engineering .

Special Projects & Governance: Execute special initiatives and directed projects while adhering strictly to company operational standards, quality procedures, and corporate governance .

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

ERP/MRP Proficiency: Direct hands-on experience utilizing modern MRP/ERP systems (Infor ERP experience strongly preferred) .

Experience: 3 to 5 years of related purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and direct industry experience) .

Software Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, Word, and Outlook) .

Manufacturing Mindset: Familiarity with high-mix manufacturing, electronics assembly, or electro-mechanical environments .

Core Competencies & Education

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline is highly desirable .

Negotiation & Financial Acumen: Demonstrated track record in vendor negotiation, contract terms, discount structuring, and cost tracking .

Independence & Drive: Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing workflows, and solve complex supply chain challenges proactively .

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across multiple cross-functional technical teams .