Senior Buyer - Electronics Components & Strategic Sourcing

Prostaffworkforce; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProStaff Workforce Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Buyer (Electronic Components) in Richardson, TX. This hands-on role balances cost, quality, and delivery, building supplier relationships and negotiating favorable pricing to keep production competitive.

You will own commodity strategy, place POs per MRP, and manage requisitions while driving continuous improvement across procurement functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or equivalent purchasing experience.
• 7–10 years buying experience at a manufacturing company, including electronic components sourcing.
• Experience developing commodity or category sourcing strategy beyond transactions.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders against MRP requirements and manage requisitions.
• Obtain quotes, select sources, and negotiate pricing and terms for electronic components.
• Develop cost-reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives across categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor delivery and quality performance.
• Address supply risks, expediting, and EOL transitions to ensure continuity.
• Support lifecycle management and Engineering Change process with suppliers.
• Contribute to lean procurement improvements and document procedures.
• Navigate freight terms and logistics to balance cost and lead time.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

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OneNote

PowerPoint

Job description

ProStaff Workforce Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Buyer (Electronic Components) in Richardson, TX. This hands-on role balances cost, quality, and delivery, building supplier relationships and negotiating favorable pricing to keep production competitive.

You will own commodity strategy, place POs per MRP, and manage requisitions while driving continuous improvement across procurement functions.