Senior Buyer — Manufacturing & Supplier Negotiation

Aleron; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solution is seeking a Senior Buyer for our client in Phoenix, AZ. This direct-hire role focuses on managing purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services for manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and alignment with schedules and AS9100 requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, machined components, and outside processing services.
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory management, and production planning.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP Business One preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including reviewing requisitions, preparing purchase orders, and monitoring deliveries.
• Review MRP requirements, inventory levels, and production schedules to determine purchasing needs.
• Purchase raw materials, machined components, tooling, supplies, and outside processing services.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Identify and develop relationships with new suppliers while maintaining existing vendor partnerships.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Work closely with Production and Planning to prevent material shortages and production delays.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and strategies to reduce purchasing expenses.
• Monitor inventory levels and help minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation in SAP Business One.
• Coordinate with Quality regarding supplier issues, material certifications, and nonconforming materials.
• Support compliance with company purchasing procedures and applicable AS9100 requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Acara Solution is seeking a Senior Buyer for our client in Phoenix, AZ. This direct-hire role focuses on managing purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services for manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and alignment with schedules and AS9100 requirements.