Senior Buyer

Tedd Engineering Limited; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tedd Engineering Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our established team. You will manage procurement for production and non-production needs, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices while maintaining supplier performance.

In this role, you’ll develop robust supplier networks, manage end-to-end purchasing processes in our ERP system, and collaborate with production to optimize line utilization. Strong analysis, negotiation, and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement/supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and cost-saving capabilities.
• Proficient with ERP systems and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, components, and consumables to meet production needs.
• Own end-to-end purchasing for designated areas and cover others as needed.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors to optimize line utilization.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support stores to identify shortfalls and maintain min-max levels.
• Select suppliers, evaluate quotes, issue POs, and manage releases in ERP.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Planning

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join our established team at Tedd Engineering. With over 30 years of experience in providing cutting-edge electronic control systems for heavy machinery, we have built an unrivalled reputation in the industry. Our innovative systems are trusted by leading brands, making this role both dynamic and rewarding.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving our supply and vendor network to ensure it operates effectively, efficiently, and in line with ethical and sustainable procurement practices.
A core priority for all Supply Chain colleagues is the delivery of high-quality products and services that meet manufacturing requirements, supported by outstanding, timely service. This includes working with suppliers who demonstrate responsible labour practices, environmental stewardship, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Specific Accountabilities

• Purchase raw materials, components, subassemblies, consumables, and non-production supplies to meet production schedules and business needs
• Take end-to-end purchasing responsibility for a designated production/supply area, providing cover for other areas when required
• Liaise closely with Production Supervisors to support effective line utilisation and respond to changing priorities
• Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external customers
• Working with the stores team to help identify any shortfalls
• ges and create and maintain min max levels in accordance with the build schedule

Supplier and Order Management

• Select approved suppliers, request and evaluate quotations, place purchase orders and manage releases through the ERP system
• Expedite open orders, reschedule purchase orders where necessary and manage Kanban systems for assigned areas
• Arrange inbound freight and coordinate deliveries to meet operational requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers on forecasts, specification changes and BOM updates
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness, driving
• improvements where required
• Provide accurate, timely reporting to management on cost changes, supply risks, and cost
• improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Secure best value pricing while maintaining quality and service standards

Systems, Records, and Governance

• Enter and maintain all purchase orders, items, receipts, and releases accurately within the ERP system
• Maintain complete purchasing records to ensure auditability and availability of documentation
• Maintains up to date knowledge of outstanding orders and communicates effectively to Operations
• Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies promptly (including PO and price variances)
• Approve supplier invoices in line with agreed controls
• Prepare reports and analysis to support management decision-making

Stock, Projects, and Development

• Support stock and materials management activities as required
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives based on business or customer needs
• Train and mentor junior members of the Purchasing department as needed
• Represent Purchasing as a member of various cross-functional and project related teams

Background and Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production-led environment, typically 5+ years
• Demonstrated experience managing and rescheduling supplier orders to respond to changing
• demand
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational, research, and negotiation skills, with the ability to
• balance competing priorities
• Proactive and dependable, with the confidence to take initiative in a fast-paced, change-driven
• environment
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams) and experience working with Epicor would be an advantage or any ERP similar planning and scheduling system