Senior Buyer & Procurement Leader

System One, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for materials, components, services, and subcontracted work.

The role emphasizes sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing at the best value while ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. Key duties include mentoring Buyers and Junior Buyers, supporting procurement best practices, and collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, accounting, and operations to meet production needs while driving cost

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing mechanical, electrical, electronic, or engineered components.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery, service, and cost factors.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchasing cycle from requisition through delivery.
• Source and evaluate suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms and lead times.
• Issue and manage purchase orders through ERP system.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, accounting and operations to support production requirements.
• Mentor Buyers and Junior Buyers; support procurement reporting and inventory management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract administration

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

System One, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for materials, components, services, and subcontracted work.

The role emphasizes sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing at the best value while ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. Key duties include mentoring Buyers and Junior Buyers, supporting procurement best practices, and collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, accounting, and operations to meet production needs while driving cost