On-Site Senior Buyer | Strategic Sourcing & Inventory

Xerxes; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Incentive bonus plans

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Ter

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on fitness, shopping &travel

Job summary

Xerxes in Blythewood, SC is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing across raw materials, parts, services, MRO, and other requirements to ensure material availability and efficient inventory management. You will resolve supplier and purchasing issues that could impact operations and contribute to strategic sourcing.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Accounting to optimize procurement processes and drive continuous improvement in purchasing policies.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience; 10 years preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with MRP purchasing and cradle-to-grave purchasing cycle and AP processes.
• Experience with international buying and the ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems; Excel with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP and non-MRP purchasing, validate MRP data, and generate purchase orders.
• Review sales orders, work orders, and engineered drawings to identify missing/incorrect data.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, missed deliveries, incorrect orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage; perform cycle counts at site and 3PL warehouses.
• Maintain pricing and sourcing data; resolve payment issues with Accounting.
• Support defective/non-conforming material processes via RMA/NCR and ISO standards.
• Develop sourcing and supply strategies for high-value purchases; improve purchasing policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on supplier selection and timing of orders for MRP-managed goods.

Skills

MRP purchasing

Cradle-to-grave purchasing

AP processes

International buying

Reading drawings

ERP systems

Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots)

Time management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Certifications: ISM/APICS/CIPPS/IACCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Xerxes in Blythewood, SC is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing across raw materials, parts, services, MRO, and other requirements to ensure material availability and efficient inventory management. You will resolve supplier and purchasing issues that could impact operations and contribute to strategic sourcing.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Accounting to optimize procurement processes and drive continuous improvement in purchasing policies.