Senior Buyer, Materials & Supplier Strategy

TechnipFMC plc; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with company contrib.

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Dental and vision coverage

Voluntary benefit plans

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc in Davis, CA is seeking an experienced Buyer to procure materials, manage supplier performance, and support new product development. You will issue P.O.s per demand, follow up on open orders, and resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery and competitive pricing.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience, collaboration withEngineering, and the ability to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of purchasing or planning experience.
• Five+ years of experience with an ERP/MRP or equivalent system.
• Experience reducing parts and inventory costs while maintaining on-time delivery.
• Experience with multiple commodity groups such as Machined Parts, Hydraulic Motors & Controls, Electronic parts.

Responsibilities

• Solicit bid pricing from suppliers to meet cost targets.
• Evaluate suppliers for quality, on-time delivery, and cost; develop improvement plans.
• Update ERP data: promise dates, pricing, and lead times.
• Create commodity strategies to meet specifications and future needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product development and tech requirements.
• Conduct supplier scorecard meetings and quarterly business reviews.
• Expedite, delay, or cancel purchase orders as needed; communicate status across departments.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier relationship management

KPI management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

MS Office Suite

Job description

TechnipFMC plc in Davis, CA is seeking an experienced Buyer to procure materials, manage supplier performance, and support new product development. You will issue P.O.s per demand, follow up on open orders, and resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery and competitive pricing.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience, collaboration withEngineering, and the ability to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality.