Senior Corporate Buyer: Strategic Sourcing Leader

Linked Professional Services; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC in Fraser, MI seeks an experienced Corporate Buyer to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for manufacturing operations. You will drive cost reductions, ensure on-time material supply, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Finance to support NPI and continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing purchasing, direct Epicor ERP experience, and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Direct Epicor ERP purchasing experience required.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing purchasing, materials, inventory, and supplier requirements.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Finance.
• Familiarity with ITAR and AS9100.
• ISO standards and customer-specific purchasing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and deadlines.
• Cost-reduction and supplier development experience.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers meeting quality, cost, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Lead price, terms, contract, and supplier negotiations to achieve the best overall value for the organization.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Utilize Epicor ERP to manage purchasing and procurement activities, maintain accurate purchasing records, and support inventory management.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to ensure purchased materials and services meet technical and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and customer-specific requirements, including ITAR, AS9100, and ISO standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by securing materials, suppliers, and purchasing resources in alignment with project timelines.
• Analyze supplier pricing and cost structures to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and other departments on cost-saving initiatives, payment terms, and purchasing strategies.
• Manage purchase agreements, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Research and resolve issues involving incorrect shipments, shortages, quality concerns, delivery delays, and other supplier-related problems.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Support supplier development and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, inventory levels, and overall procurement efficiency.
• Perform additional purchasing and supply-chain responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Project management

Communication

ITAR knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Linked, LLC in Fraser, MI seeks an experienced Corporate Buyer to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for manufacturing operations. You will drive cost reductions, ensure on-time material supply, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Finance to support NPI and continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing purchasing, direct Epicor ERP experience, and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.