Senior Buyer

LeoForce; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Complete Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Team Building Activities

Meaningful Work

Job summary

LeoForce in Morristown, TN, is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing and procurement for key commodities. You will drive annual cost reductions, evaluate suppliers, and manage cross-functional collaboration with R&D and engineering teams.

The role requires a 7–10 year purchasing background in manufacturing, MAPICS/AS400 and MS Office proficiency, and strong negotiation and leadership capabilities. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Seven to ten years’ purchasing experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with MAPICS, AS400 systems, and Microsoft Office is required.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and supplier negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodity categories.
• Drive cost reduction strategies and monitor purchasing performance to meet annual targets.
• Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, development, and management performance.
• Monitor supplier corrective actions and drive resolution of quality and delivery issues.
• Develop cost estimates for new product designs and support pricing reviews.
• Track standard cost variances and support PPV analysis and resolution.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related technical issues involving form, fit, and function.
• Support engineering changes, product launches, and cost-down initiatives, coordinating testing with R&D when necessary.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of Buyers and Procurement Associates, providing ongoing performance feedback and coaching.
• Work closely with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to align sourcing activities with departmental goals and timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency and cost savings.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings related to supplier management, product development, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Cost reduction

Supplier negotiation

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MAPICS

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Buyer

Morristown, TN, US

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000 per year

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions (75%) – Supply Departmental Functions

1. 1.Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodity categories.
2. 2.Drive cost reduction strategies and monitor purchasing performance to meet annual targets.
3. 3.Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, development, and management performance.
4. 4.Monitor supplier corrective actions and drive resolution of quality and delivery issues.
5. 5.Develop cost estimates for new product designs and support pricing reviews.
6. 6.Track standard cost variances and support PPV analysis and resolution.
7. 7.Assist in resolving supplier-related technical issues involving form, fit, and function.
8. 8.Support engineering changes, product launches, and cost-down initiatives, coordinating testing with R&D when necessary.

Secondary Job Functions (25%) – Hierarchical / Leadership Responsibilities

1. 1.Lead, supervise, and develop a team of Buyers and Procurement Associates, providing ongoing performance feedback and coaching.
2. 2.Work closely with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to align sourcing activities with departmental goals and timelines.
3. 3.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency and cost savings.
4. 4.Participate in cross-functional meetings related to supplier management, product development, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

1. 1.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field is required.
2. 2.Seven to ten years’ purchasing experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
3. 3.Experience with MAPICS, AS400 systems, and Microsoft Office is required.
4. 3.Strong multitasking, communication, and supplier negotiation skills are required.

A bit about us:

We are a growing OEM supplier located in Morristown TN

Why join us?

• Meaningful Work!
• Best in Class Company!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Many More!

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