Senior Buyer

HYTORC; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings opportunities

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

HYTORC in Mahwah, NJ, seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing across manufacturing and distribution operations. You will drive supplier performance, cost savings, inventory availability, and risk reduction while partnering with engineering, product management, quality, and operations to meet production demands.

Candidates should have 8+ years in procurement, a related degree, strong reading of drawings, and proven ability to work independently on

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles generally.
• Experience managing suppliers, RFQs, purchase orders, lead times, and inventory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, demand planning, and total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities for assigned suppliers and categories of spend.
• Monitor inventory replenishment requirements and determine PO timing and quantities.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and SAP production orders.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, supplier qualification activities, and negotiations.
• Identify alternate sources of supply and cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and others to support requirements.
• Support supplier development initiatives, supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and contract management procedures.
• Support material availability by aligning purchasing with demand and production.
• Analyze and report procurement KPIs and supply chain metrics for Power BI dashboards.
• Assist the Procurement Department Senior Manager with strategic projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering

Tools

SAP Business One

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Excel (Advanced)

SharePoint

Job description

General Purpose

The

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities for assigned suppliers and categories of spend.
• Monitor inventory replenishment requirements and determine appropriate purchase order timing and quantities.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and SAP production orders.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, supplier qualification activities, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify alternate sources of supply, cost reduction opportunities, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to support operational and production requirements.
• Support supplier development initiatives, supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with established procurement and contract management procedures.
• Support material availability by aligning purchasing activities with customer demand and production requirements.
• Analyze and report procurement KPIs and supply chain metrics for the Supply Chain Power BI dashboard.
• Assist the Procurement Department Senior Manager with strategic projects and departmental initiatives.

General Purpose

The Senior Buyer is a senior-level Procurement professional responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities that support HYTORC's manufacturing and distribution operations. This role drives supplier performance, cost savings, inventory availability, and supply chain risk reduction while partnering cross-functionally to support production requirements, business initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. The Senior Buyer is expected to operate independently, lead sourcing projects, and support the growth and performance of HYTORC's domestic and global supply chain.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities for assigned suppliers and categories of spend.
• Monitor inventory replenishment requirements and determine appropriate purchase order timing and quantities.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and SAP production orders.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, supplier qualification activities, and commercial negotiations.
• Identify alternate sources of supply, cost reduction opportunities, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to support operational and production requirements.
• Support supplier development initiatives, supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with established procurement and contract management procedures.
• Support material availability by aligning purchasing activities with customer demand and production requirements.
• Analyze and report procurement KPIs and supply chain metrics for the Supply Chain Power BI dashboard.
• Assist the Procurement Department Senior Manager with strategic projects and departmental initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role is a non-supervisory senior individual contributor position. The Senior Buyer is expected to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional activities, influence stakeholders, and operate with a high degree of independence.

Education/Experience Required

• Post-secondary degree and/or certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, strategic sourcing, or a related field may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, buyer/planner, or supply chain roles; experience in industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, machinery, or engineered products environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, RFQs, purchase orders, lead times, inventory requirements, supplier performance, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, bill-of-material-driven purchasing, production planning, or work order requirements preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering prints, material specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, demand planning, supplier development, and total cost of ownership principles.
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships, communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with logistics operations, supplier communications, and import/customs procedures preferred.

Computer Skills Necessary

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; SAP Business One or SAP experience preferred.
• Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with Dynamics 365, Concur, procurement systems, project management tools, and data reporting platforms is considered an asset.

Physical Demands/Requirements

This role is primarily a standard office-based position with no regular lifting or standing requirements.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with moderate to low noise levels.
• Occasional visits to warehouse, production, shipping/receiving, or supplier locations may expose employees to varying temperatures and elevated noise levels.
• Travel approximately 5-10% of the time; domestic and/or international supplier visits may be required.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 annually, with an anticipated hiring range of $90,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This position is bonus eligible. HYTORC offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings opportunities, and other employee benefits.

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