Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Production Continuity

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Supplier relationships impact

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer for an established manufacturing organization in Buena Park, CA. The role oversees supplier sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, PO execution, and delivery recovery to support production and customer commitments.

Ideal candidates will bring strong procurement experience in manufacturing, plus expertise in ERP/MRP, BOMs, and Excel analytics. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize cost, material availability, and production continuity.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, BOMs, drawings and specifications, inventory controls, lead times, and MRP requirements.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with ability to evaluate quotations, costs, supplier performance, and sourcing options.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain documentation, and communicate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies across materials, components, tooling, outside processing, and services.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, freight, payment terms, capacity, and other terms.
• Create and manage purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system with accurate specs and documentation.
• Monitor open orders, identify shortages and late deliveries, and drive expediting and recovery plans.
• Evaluate supplier performance and qualify alternate sources; lead improvement or escalation as needed.
• Partner with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Finance to align purchasing priorities.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP proficiency

Excel and analytics

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer for an established manufacturing organization in Buena Park, CA. The role oversees supplier sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, PO execution, and delivery recovery to support production and customer commitments.

Ideal candidates will bring strong procurement experience in manufacturing, plus expertise in ERP/MRP, BOMs, and Excel analytics. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize cost, material availability, and production continuity.