Senior Buyer & Procurement Lead (Manufacturing)

Avtron Power Solutions; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtron Power Solutions, a leader in power testing solutions, is seeking a Senior Buyer in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, and ensuring timely acquisition of materials for manufacturing and operations.

The Senior Buyer will lead the procurement team, optimize costs, mentor colleagues, and drive KPI reporting. A strong background in supply chain management and SAP is preferred, with 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead procurement initiatives and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement Team and manage supplier relationships.
• Run MRP processes and manage purchase requests.
• Negotiate with suppliers and monitor cost efficiencies.
• Maintain KPI metrics and participate in leadership projects.
• Set up new items in SAP and manage supplier onboarding.
• Resolve discrepancies in pricing and on-time payments.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

SAP knowledge

Inventory management

Production planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

CPSM/CIPS certification (plus)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Avtron Power Solutions, a leader in power testing solutions, is seeking a Senior Buyer in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, and ensuring timely acquisition of materials for manufacturing and operations.

The Senior Buyer will lead the procurement team, optimize costs, mentor colleagues, and drive KPI reporting. A strong background in supply chain management and SAP is preferred, with 5+ years in procurement within manufacturing environments.