Senior Materials Buyer — MRP & Supply Chain

Benchmark; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark, based in Mesa, AZ, seeks a procurement professional to manage the acquisition of production, equipment, and MRO materials. You will negotiate with approved vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and accurate orders, while coordinating with suppliers to resolve delivery issues.

Key responsibilities include analyzing purchase orders, executing weekly MRP, and driving cost reductions through supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of related experience, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) and supplier management is essential.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer purchase orders for compliance to contracts.
• Executes MRP weekly and ensures materials availability to support production.
• Negotiates terms with suppliers to reduce costs and improve service.
• Maintains data integrity to minimize material liability and optimize working capital.
• Monitors supplier performance and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Inventory control

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

EDI

Job description

Benchmark, based in Mesa, AZ, seeks a procurement professional to manage the acquisition of production, equipment, and MRO materials. You will negotiate with approved vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and accurate orders, while coordinating with suppliers to resolve delivery issues.

Key responsibilities include analyzing purchase orders, executing weekly MRP, and driving cost reductions through supplier negotiations.