Senior Buyer

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking a Senior Buyer in Liverpool, NY to support supply chain operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This contract-to-potential-hire role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts, and ensuring on-time material delivery to support production needs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong SAP/ERP skills, and a track record of cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience.
• Experience with SAP or ERP/MRP systems.
• Negotiation and cost-analysis experience.
• Strong inventory management knowledge.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP to manage purchasing activities.
• Create and manage SAP purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Analyze inventory and optimize stocking.
• Address shortages and resolve supply issues.
• Support NPI with engineering teams.
• Maintain data in SAP for suppliers and pricing.
• Participate in supplier scorecard reviews.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce risk.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or Technical field)

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Senior Buyer (Contract-to-Potential Hire)

Pay: $35-$48/hour DOE

Location: Liverpool, NY

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Join a leading U.S.-based technology manufacturer that designs and produces advanced wireless communications solutions supporting 4G and 5G connectivity. Their innovative technologies help power wireless networks for mobile carriers, stadiums, universities, healthcare systems, transportation hubs, and government organizations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support supply chain operations and procurement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring on-time material delivery to support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and manage purchasing activities
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Analyze inventory levels and optimize stocking strategies
• Monitor material shortages and proactively resolve supply issues
• Review engineering drawings and support new product introductions
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and lead-time data in SAP
• Support supplier performance reviews and scorecard management
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce supply chain risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, or Technical field)
• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong ERP/MRP experience; SAP preferred
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contracts, and cost analysis
• Knowledge of inventory management and procurement best practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment