Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supply Continuity

Prominent Consultant; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Blacksburg facility to ensure uninterrupted production through proactive procurement and supplier management. The role emphasizes direct and indirect materials, cost reduction initiatives, and strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and finance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and pricing agreements.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct and indirect materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address supply risks.
• Review forecasts and inventories to ensure adequate supply.
• Lead sourcing activities, RFQs, RFIs, and bidding processes.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, engineering, quality, and finance.
• Support cost savings initiatives and supplier performance reviews.
• Manage inventory with operations and materials teams.
• Participate in supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing activities.
• Lead supplier meetings and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

Savings project management

Inventory management

Material planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Blacksburg facility to ensure uninterrupted production through proactive procurement and supplier management. The role emphasizes direct and indirect materials, cost reduction initiatives, and strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and finance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and ERP/MRP systems.