Senior Buyer

Talentify; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Senior Buyer to optimize purchasing for raw materials, outside services, equipment, and supplies. You will analyze demand, prepare bids, and select vendors while negotiating favorable terms to support production and operations.

Responsibilities include managing KanBAN-based orders, supplier audits, forecasting material needs, and ensuring timely deliveries to production. Strong negotiation, ERP, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5 years of applicable experience required (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Advanced skills in supplier negotiations including price, delivery/MOQ/lead times, and payment terms.
• Experience with Consignment & Supplier Inventory and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand to build purchase orders for production using KanBans and consignment where applicable.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers and select suppliers based on research and past performance.
• Support new product builds and machine maintenance by sourcing materials and managing deliveries to meet timelines.
• Perform supplier visits and audits to maximize inventory turns and minimize lead times.
• Provide forecasts by converting sales demand into material demand using BOMs and yield.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

English fluency

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Senior Buyer role is responsible to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, outside services, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization. Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact is moderate. Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. Participate in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in determining acceptable price.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing demand to build purchase orders for production demand using KanBans and vendor consignment wherever applicable.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers.
• Select and suggest suppliers based on research, past performance, product offerings, service, etc.
• Support new product builds, searching for appropriate raw materials and managing deliveries to meet project timelines.
• Support machine builds, tooling, and maintenance managing the purchase of materials specified by Operations setting up KanBan as appropriate.
• Perform supplier visits, including supplier audits.
• Maximize inventory turns through lead time reductions and minimal order quantities while still ensuring material is available to the floor.
• Provide forecasts to supply chain by converting sales demand into material demand utilizing bills of materials, yield, etc.
• Alert appropriate departments of changes to delivery schedule, price, or supplier change requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or at least 5 years of applicable experience required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Advanced skills in supplier negotiations regarding price, delivery/MOQ/lead times, quality specifications and payment terms
• Experience with Consignment & Supplier Inventory
• Advanced computer skills including Windows Office Suite, specifically Excel skills (pivot tables, VLookup, data analysis)
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills is necessary
• Exceptional problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and work well with others
• Fluent in English