Senior Buyer: Strategic Manufacturing Sourcing

Tedd Engineering Limited; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tedd Engineering Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our established team. You will manage procurement for production and non-production needs, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices while maintaining supplier performance.

In this role, you’ll develop robust supplier networks, manage end-to-end purchasing processes in our ERP system, and collaborate with production to optimize line utilization. Strong analysis, negotiation, and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement/supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and cost-saving capabilities.
• Proficient with ERP systems and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, components, and consumables to meet production needs.
• Own end-to-end purchasing for designated areas and cover others as needed.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors to optimize line utilization.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support stores to identify shortfalls and maintain min-max levels.
• Select suppliers, evaluate quotes, issue POs, and manage releases in ERP.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Planning

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Tedd Engineering Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our established team. You will manage procurement for production and non-production needs, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices while maintaining supplier performance.

In this role, you’ll develop robust supplier networks, manage end-to-end purchasing processes in our ERP system, and collaborate with production to optimize line utilization. Strong analysis, negotiation, and Excel proficiency are essential.