Senior Buyer

Xerxes; Blythewood (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

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

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Impact of this Role

As Senior Buyer, you will manage purchasing activities supporting one of our tank production facilities, with responsibility for spend across raw materials, parts, services, MRO, and other requirements. Your work will help maintain material availability, support effective inventory management, and resolve supply and purchasing issues that can affect operations.

Senior Buyer | Blythewood, SC – On site

Impact of this Role

As Senior Buyer, you will manage purchasing activities supporting one of our tank production facilities, with responsibility for spend across raw materials, parts, services, MRO, and other requirements. Your work will help maintain material availability, support effective inventory management, and resolve supply and purchasing issues that can affect operations.

You will also contribute to broader Procurement priorities, including commodity management, strategic sourcing, and supplier management, while partnering across Operations, Sales, Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Accounts Payable, and the supplier network.

What Success Looks Like

• Effectively manage MRP and non-MRP purchasing, validate MRP data, and generate purchase orders based on requirements and quotations.


• Review sales orders, work orders, and engineered drawings to identify and resolve missing or inaccurate information.


• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, missed deliveries, incorrect orders, and other supply issues.


• Monitor inventory levels and usage, investigate discrepancies and variances, and perform cycle counts at the site and third-party warehouses.


• Maintain accurate pricing and sourcing information and partner with vendors and Accounting to resolve payment issues.


• Support defective and non-compliant material processes through RMA and NCR procedures and ISO standards.


• Develop sourcing and supply strategies for high-value, critical purchases and support continuous improvement of purchasing policies and procedures.


• Make sound purchasing decisions collaboratively with stakeholders, including supplier selection and timing of orders for MRP-managed goods.

What You Bring To The Role

• 6–10 years of relevant experience, with 10 years preferred.


• Relevant experience is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.


• Experience with MRP purchasing and strong knowledge of the 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, along with Excel capabilities including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.


• A fast-paced, organized working style with strong time-management and analytical skills.


• Ability to collaborate closely with site partners, including Planning, Materials Coordination, and Receiving.


• Experience in manufacturing is not required. Relevant experience from oil and gas can transfer well to the role.


• ISM, APICS, CIPPS, or IACCM certifications preferred.

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions


• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately


• Attractive incentive bonus plans


• Employer-paid Life, AD&DD, and Long-Term Disability insurance


• Wellness incentives


• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)