Senior Buyer

Halma p.l.c; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave

Job summary

Cosasco in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement, supplier performance, and cost-out initiatives in a global supply chain. The role requires strong leadership, precise order management, and clear communication with internal teams and suppliers.

The position focuses on RFQ, negotiation, PO placement, delivery management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time production and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5–7 years of procurement experience with machined components, forgings, castings, or similar technical commodities.
• Engineering background a plus.
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas industry a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and LEAN principles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement process from RFQ to PO and follow-up, aligned with ERP, QML/QPL, and specifications.
• Manage end-to-end PO delivery, scheduling, expediting, and risk mitigation to meet production demand.
• Develop, onboard, and manage supplier performance with reviews and scorecards.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to drive Cost Out at the commodity level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for logistics and documentation.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Mechanical engineering background

CPSM/CPIM preferred

ERP/LEAN knowledge

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Complete confidence in corrosion management

We exist to be the most complete and precise solution to measure and monitor corrosion. Not only do we improve the safety of people and the environment, we protect assets and enhance the bottom line of our customers.

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Cosasco is an industrial product company providing leading edge integrated corrosion and erosion monitoring systems, including non-intrusive and intrusive technologies. Since 1950, Cosasco has provided solutions for such diverse industries as oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, chemical, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and utilities .

Cosasco is a subsidiary of Halma plc (“Group”) . Halma plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange whose purpose is to create a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone every day ! Halma plc has a current market capitalization of approximately £7 billion. The group has nearly 50 businesses operating through four sectors (Medical, Environmental & Analysis, Process Safety, Infrastructure Safety) in more than 20 countries and major operations in Europe, North and South America and Asia, supplying customers in 160 countries and employing more than 6,600 people worldwide.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving procurement , supplier performance , and Supply Chain Cost Out (Supplier Transition) project s. This role requires strong leadership internally as well as with suppliers , precise order management, and clear communication. The Buyer must manage multiple priorities in a global supply chain.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Own an end-to-end procurement process — including RFQ preparation, quote analysis, supplier selection, price and term negotiation, PO placement, and order follow-up — in accordance with internal procedures and in alignment with system demand (ERP), technical drawings, qualified manufacturer listings (QML/QPL), and applicable customer or regulatory documentation.
• Delivery Management: Own end-to-end purchase order delivery management, including supplier schedule alignment, expediting, recovery planning, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time fulfillment of production demand.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop, Onboard, and Manage supplier performance following processes and leveraging business reviews, scorecards and other tools.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to drive Cost Out at the commodity level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for logistics, discrepant material resolution, project needs, documentation requirements.
• Support process improvement, daily standups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field and/or CPSM/CPIM preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement with focus on machined components, forgings, castings, or similar technical commodities.
• Background in mechanical engineering a plus.
• Strong knowledge of industrial supply chain standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements; Knowledge of Oil & Gas industry a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and with ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, ERP systems (Epicor preferred, SAP, Oracle), and LEAN principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This is an in-office position, based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must work most hours overlapping production
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Some travel may be required, up to 10%

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Cosasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Retirement Savings

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Cosasco also offers other benefits like pet insurance, ID theft protection, EAP, and parental leave.