Senior Manufacturing Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Inductotherm Corp.; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Inductotherm Corp. in Rancocas, NJ, Seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development for low-volume/high-mix manufacturing.

You will drive negotiations, optimize orders and inventory, and partner with engineering and quality teams to ensure material availability. The role emphasizes leadership within Purchasing, with at least 5 years in manufacturing procurement and a track record of cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership experience in a purchasing department.
• Technical ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel for pricing and inventory analysis.
• Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement: Manage strategic sourcing and purchasing for finished goods and components supporting low-volume/high-mix manufacturing.
• Supplier Management & Development: Build and maintain domestic and international supplier base; identify alternatives.
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead pricing, lead times, delivery, terms, and MOQs negotiations.
• Order & Inventory Optimization: Create RFQs, evaluate proposals, issue POs, and manage demand using ERP/MRP data.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor supplier metrics and drive cost reduction and process modernization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, and Quality to resolve material issues.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and share best practices within the Purchasing team.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Excel skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

Inductotherm Corp. in Rancocas, NJ, Seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development for low-volume/high-mix manufacturing.

You will drive negotiations, optimize orders and inventory, and partner with engineering and quality teams to ensure material availability. The role emphasizes leadership within Purchasing, with at least 5 years in manufacturing procurement and a track record of cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.