Senior Buyer

Insight Global (United States); Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities and supplier relationships for their worksite. You will lead strategic purchasing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, manage inventory levels, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support business goals.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration, with experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and company needs to identify supply chain improvements.
• Oversee inventory levels to support production schedules while avoiding excess inventory.
• Identify and develop new sources of supply to improve supply chain security.
• Track supplier performance, cost savings, and inventory efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure materials meet specifications and project timelines.
• Ensure purchase orders follow company policies, proper GL coding requirements, and customer requirements.
• Maintain compliance with the company’s Quality Management System.
• Monitor procurement performance, prepare reports, and make recommendations to leadership.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior buyers and planners.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance and reliability.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to optimize sourcing.
• Oversee inventory levels to support production and minimize excess stock.
• Identify new sources of supply to strengthen supply chain security.
• Track supplier performance and cost savings to drive improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to meet specifications and timelines.
• Ensure POs comply with policies and GL coding requirements.
• Maintain adherence to Quality Management System.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Project management

Leadership & mentorship

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Master’s degree or higher in supply chain

CPM or CPSM certification preferred

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is looking for a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities and supplier relationships for their worksite. This position will lead strategic purchasing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, manage inventory levels, and work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support business and production goals.

Salary: $78k-$85k

Skills and Requirements

• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on cost, quality, and on-time delivery


• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and long-term agreements with suppliers


• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers


• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and company needs to identify supply chain improvements


• Oversee inventory levels to support production schedules while avoiding excess inventory


• Identify and develop new sources of supply to improve supply chain security


• Track supplier performance, cost savings, and inventory efficiency


• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure materials meet specifications and project timelines


• Ensure purchase orders follow company policies, proper GL coding requirements, and customer requirements


• Maintain compliance with the company’s Quality Management System


• Monitor procurement performance, prepare reports, and make recommendations to leadership


• Mentor and provide guidance to junior buyers and planners


• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels


• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field


• 5 or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related area


• Strong knowledge of procurement and inventory management principles


• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and payment terms


• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 registered environment


• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SYSPRO, and Microsoft Office


• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments, vendors, and customers


• CPM or CPSM certification is preferred


• Master’s degree or additional supply chain certification is preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].