Senior Buyer

RecruitAbility; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunity to impact operations

Job summary

RecruitAbility seeks a Senior Buyer to drive end-to-end procurement for production materials in a regulated, medical/electronics-focused environment. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, program management, and quality to ensure on-time delivery and supplier performance.

In this hands-on role, you will leverage ERP/MRP systems to optimize inventory, negotiate favorable terms, and lead supplier development while keeping pace with market trends and risk management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting electronics manufacturing (PCBA, PCB, or box build preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory-driven purchasing.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Experience in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities to support production schedules and quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders based on MRP signals, forecasts, and production needs.
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, and program management to resolve material issues and prevent supply disruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; support supplier development; track performance and address issues.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, sharing key metrics with leadership.
• Stay current on market trends and supply risks to support sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulated manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider supporting customers in regulated, high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defense, and industrial electronics. They are known for a hands-on, collaborative culture and a regional supply chain model focused on quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery.

This Senior Buyer role plays a critical part in supporting production and supplier performance. The position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, program management, and quality to ensure materials are available, suppliers are performing, and production stays on track. It’s a hands-on role with direct impact on day-to-day operations and overall manufacturing success

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities to ensure materials, components, and supplies support production schedules and quality requirements
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders based on MRP signals, forecasts, and production neeeds
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, logistics, and program management to resolve material issues and prevent supply disruptions
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; support supplier development initiatives as needed Track supplier performance and address quality, delivery, or service issues
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, sharing key metrics and insights with leadership
• Stay current on market trends, supply risks, and industry developments to support sourcing strategies

Qualifications & Experience

6+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment Experience supporting electronics manufacturing (PCBA, PCB, or box build preferred)

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Hands-on experience working with ERP/MRP systems and inventory-driven purchasing
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, production-focused environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments is

What’s in It

• for You
• Competitive comp
• Comprehensive medical and dental
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity to work closely with manufacturing and have a visible impact on operations