Buyer / Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

J T in Seymour, CT is seeking a Buyer / Senior Buyer to drive procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure material availability for manufacturing. This role demands independent prioritization, cross-functional communication, and ERP/MRP proficiency, preferably Infor.

You will partner with Purchasing, Program Management, and Production to optimize inventory, costs, and delivery performance while supporting KPI targets and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience or equivalent
• Direct hands-on ERP/MRP experience; Infor ERP preferred
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with high-mix manufacturing/electronics/EMS environments

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Management to manage end-to-end supply chain for customer programs.
• Purchase materials, components, and services for production.
• Monitor and expedite open PO delivery dates; maintain inventory accuracy.
• Proactively mitigate material shortages to protect ATP commitments.
• Ensure procurement costs stay within baseline costs set by Sourcing.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to meet KPI targets.
• Manage excess inventory and interface with Program Management on variances.
• Oversee MRO and consigned material PO processes.
• Review and disposition non-conforming and non-receivable materials with Receiving/QA.
• Coordinate inventory availability and schedules across cross-functional teams.
• Execute special initiatives in line with governance and standards.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Procurement experience

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

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

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Systems: Infor ERP / MRP, MS Office

Position Overview

Position Title: Buyer / Senior Buyer

Department: Purchasing / Materials

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.