Senior Buyer & Strategy Lead — Cost Savings, ERP

The Judge Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Loudon, TN. This role will handle complex procurement tasks, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions across direct and indirect purchasing.

A robust benefits package and performance bonuses accompany a steady work schedule in a premier industry setting. You will participate in driving continuous improvement, training junior buyers, and supporting the Purchasing Manager in

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field required.
• 3-5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and procurement process knowledge.
• Solid understanding of production processes and ERP/MRP usage.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and issue RFQs and purchase orders with cost-focused negotiations.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production operations.
• Develop and modify purchasing procedures to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and supplier performance to drive cost and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with supplier quality assurance to improve supplier performance.
• Support accounts payable to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Coach and mentor the Purchasing team as needed.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

The Judge Group is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Loudon, TN. This role will handle complex procurement tasks, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions across direct and indirect purchasing.

A robust benefits package and performance bonuses accompany a steady work schedule in a premier industry setting. You will participate in driving continuous improvement, training junior buyers, and supporting the Purchasing Manager in