Buyer / Senior Buyer

J T; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J T is seeking a Buyer/Senior Buyer to drive procurement activities and ensure material flow supports active production lines and client commitments.

You will collaborate across Purchasing, Program Management, QA, and Engineering, leveraging MRP/ERP tools and strong negotiation skills to meet cost targets and inventory KPIs.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of purchasing/procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing or electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field is desirable.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP platforms (Infor preferred) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, components, and services to meet production scheduling needs.
• Collaborate with Program Management to oversee supply chain across customer accounts.
• Monitor open POs, manage inventory turns, and resolve supplier issues to avoid disruptions.
• Negotiate payment terms and discounts with suppliers to support margins.
• Act as a central link for inventory availability and production schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Supply chain management

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infor ERP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The Buyer / Senior Buyer collaborates closely with the Purchasing Team and external vendor network to ensure operational deadlines are met, cost-reduction targets are achieved, and high inventory accuracy is maintained. Working with cross-functional manufacturing and program teams, this role leverages ERP/MRP systems to maintain uninterrupted material flow in support of active production lines and client commitments.

Procurement & Supply Chain Execution:

• Purchase raw materials, components, and services to fulfill operational and production scheduling requirements.
• Collaborate with the Program Management team to oversee supply chain activities across multiple customer accounts.
• Manage MRO purchase orders, including the monitoring and replenishment of consigned material inventory.

PO Management & Inventory Control:

• Monitor, expedite, and confirm open purchase orders with suppliers to eliminate material shortages.
• Maintain purchase order date integrity to balance stock levels and meet annual inventory turn KPI benchmarks.
• Proactively resolve emerging supplier or material issues to avoid disruptions to production schedules and customer Available-to-Promise (ATP) dates.
• Track and manage customer excess material levels against quoted targets, escalating potential variances to Program Management.
• Review and process non-conforming or non-receivable materials in conjunction with QA and warehouse teams.
• Maintain cost integrity by ensuring purchase prices stay within Sourcing estimates to safeguard program margins.
• Identify, lead, and execute cost-reduction initiatives and negotiate vendor pricing to achieve corporate margin goals.
• Negotiate and secure favorable payment terms and cash/purchase discounts across the supplier base.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a central communication link for inventory availability and production schedules across Program Management, Purchasing, Stockroom, Manufacturing, Testing, QA, and Engineering.
• Execute special procurement projects and ad hoc operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience:

3 to 5 years of related purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing or electronics environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is highly desirable.

Systems Proficiency:

Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing MRP/ERP platforms (Infor experience preferred) along with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Core Competencies:

Strong negotiation acumen, self-directed prioritization skills, proactive problem-solving, and professional communication across internal stakeholders and external suppliers.