Senior Buyer II – Direct Materials & Supplier Leadership

Kimray, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HorseShoe Beverage Company is seeking a Buyer II to source and purchase direct materials, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers. Candidates should have 5+ years procurement experience and a track record of cost optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and direct material procurement.
• CPM-Certified Purchasing Manager, CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management, or CPIM-Certified in Production and Inventory Management preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase direct materials supporting production operations and customer demand.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers for material availability and business alignment.
• Review and negotiate supplier quotes and pricing to achieve best overall value.
• Manage assigned suppliers and commodities with minimal supervision.
• Convert planning requirements into purchase orders and manage the full PO lifecycle.
• Maintain pricing, lead times, and supplier data in the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery, quality, and service concerns.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and participate in corrective action discussions.
• Monitor material availability and proactively manage shortages and disruptions.
• Support sourcing initiatives and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

HorseShoe Beverage Company is seeking a Buyer II to source and purchase direct materials, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers. Candidates should have 5+ years procurement experience and a track record of cost optimization.