Senior Buyer: Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations

Bradford; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Buyer responsible for hands-on procurement and managing junior buyers. The role requires strong market research and commodity tracking capabilities, overseeing supplier performance, and executing cost-saving initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and extensive procurement experience. This position is office-based with occasional travel for supplier visits and industry events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, including at least 1–2 years in a leadership or senior buyer capacity.
• Strong analytical skills for commodity tracking, market analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior buyers and procurement teams.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor commodity pricing trends, disruptions, and making proactive sourcing recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Commodity tracking

Market analysis

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Oracle ERP

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Buyer responsible for hands-on procurement and managing junior buyers. The role requires strong market research and commodity tracking capabilities, overseeing supplier performance, and executing cost-saving initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and extensive procurement experience. This position is office-based with occasional travel for supplier visits and industry events.