Senior Buyer & Strategic Procurement Lead

Sms Group Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Senior Buyer in Pittsburgh, PA. You will independently handle complex procurement, lead projects, and manage materials, parts, equipment, and services while focusing on supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, and risk management.

You will drive ERP/MRP utilization, maintain data accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policies. The role requires collaboration across departments and mentoring purchasing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of related purchasing/ERP/MRP experience
• Proven ability to work in a team-driven environment and deliver results
• 2 years ERP/MRP experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with SAP or GSS and Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire purchase order process with documentation, data entry, submission, expediting, delivery, and reconciliation of issues.
• Analyze commodity requirements including specifications, suppliers, logistics and delivery.
• Obtain competitive bids domestically and internationally; evaluate, negotiate price and terms.
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure commodities meet order terms for price, schedule, and quality.
• Maintain data in purchasing systems and ensure timely updates.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Assess supplier performance and recommend procurement changes based on data.
• Prepare KPIs, reports, and data summaries.
• Uphold SMS group’s mission, values, and teamwork.
• Mentor and train purchasing staff; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Supply chain operations

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)

Tools

SAP or GSS

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Senior Buyer in Pittsburgh, PA. You will independently handle complex procurement, lead projects, and manage materials, parts, equipment, and services while focusing on supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, and risk management.

You will drive ERP/MRP utilization, maintain data accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policies. The role requires collaboration across departments and mentoring purchasing staff.