Senior Buyer

XERXES; Sharp (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision with HSA

401(k) with company match

Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on fitness, shopping &Travel

Job summary

Xerxes in Blythewood, SC, is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing for our tank production facility. You will oversee MRP and non-MRP purchasing, ensuring material availability and on-time deliveries while supporting inventory management improvements.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Finance to drive sourcing strategies, supplier management, and compliance with ISO standards. A strong background in MRP/ERP, Excel, and international buying is required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience, with 10 years preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with MRP purchasing and cradle-to-grave purchasing cycle and AP processes.
• Experience with international buying and ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, with Excel capabilities including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Fast-paced, organized working style with strong time-management and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate closely with site partners, including Planning, Materials Coordination, and Receiving.
• Experience in manufacturing is not required; oil and gas experience can transfer.
• ISM, APICS, CIPPS, or IACCM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP and non-MRP purchasing, validate MRP data, and generate purchase orders.
• Review sales orders, work orders, and engineered drawings to identify missing or inaccurate information.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, missed deliveries, incorrect orders, and other supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage, investigate discrepancies and variances, and perform cycle counts at the site and third-party warehouses.
• Maintain pricing and sourcing information and partner with vendors and Accounting to resolve payment issues.
• Support defective and non-compliant material processes through RMA and NCR procedures and ISO standards.
• Develop sourcing and supply strategies for high-value, critical purchases and support continuous improvement of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Make sound purchasing decisions collaboratively with stakeholders, including supplier selection and timing of orders for MRP-managed goods.

Skills

MRP purchasing

ERP systems

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Supplier management

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Requisition ID36610-Posted11/03/2026-Blythewood, South Carolina-Xerxes-United States

As Senior Buyer, you will manage purchasing activities supporting one of our tank production facilities, with responsibility for spend across raw materials, parts, services, MRO, and other requirements. Your work will help maintain material availability, support effective inventory management, and resolve supply and purchasing issues that can affect operations.

You will also contribute to broader Procurement priorities, including commodity management, strategic sourcing, and supplier management, while partnering across Operations, Sales, Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Accounts Payable, and the supplier network.

What Success Looks Like

• Effectively manage MRP and non-MRP purchasing, validate MRP data, and generate purchase orders based on requirements and quotations.
• Review sales orders, work orders, and engineered drawings to identify and resolve missing or inaccurate information.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, missed deliveries, incorrect orders, and other supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage, investigate discrepancies and variances, and perform cycle counts at the site and third-party warehouses.
• Maintain accurate pricing and sourcing information and partner with vendors and Accounting to resolve payment issues.
• Support defective and non-compliant material processes through RMA and NCR procedures and ISO standards.
• Develop sourcing and supply strategies for high-value, critical purchases and support continuous improvement of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Make sound purchasing decisions collaboratively with stakeholders, including supplier selection and timing of orders for MRP-managed goods.

What You Bring to the Role

• 6–10 years of relevant experience, with 10 years preferred.
• Relevant experience is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with MRP purchasing and strong knowledge of the cradle-to-grave purchasing cycle and AP processes.
• Experience with international buying and the ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, along with Excel capabilities including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• A fast-paced, organized working style with strong time-management and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate closely with site partners, including Planning, Materials Coordination, and Receiving.
• Experience in manufacturing is not required. Relevant experience from oil and gas can transfer well to the role.
• ISM, APICS, CIPPS, or IACCM certifications preferred.

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)