Senior MRO & Indirect Materials Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

Camaco LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Sr. Buyer to lead source selection and procurement for indirect materials and select production services, including stamping fasteners, formed wire, steel tube, and welded assemblies. The role emphasizes cost, quality and delivery performance.

The position develops and implements commodity strategies, negotiates with suppliers, and coordinates with engineering and plant operations to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, economics or engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiates purchase orders for parts, services, and tools; coordinates with engineering for timely sourcing.
• Secures quotations, negotiates prices and terms to ensure cost, quality and delivery.
• Analyzes market prices, engineering developments and manufacturing improvements impacting sourcing.
• Interviews suppliers to assess capabilities, logistics, inventory control and delivery terms.
• Supports planning of schedules and inventory control for assigned products and services.
• Coordinates quality issues and engineering changes between company and suppliers.
• Visits supplier facilities to qualify new sources and resolve production problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial management

Organizational skills

Communication

Technical capacity

Ethical conduct

Collaboration

Project management

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, economics or engineering

Job description

Camaco LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Sr. Buyer to lead source selection and procurement for indirect materials and select production services, including stamping fasteners, formed wire, steel tube, and welded assemblies. The role emphasizes cost, quality and delivery performance.

The position develops and implements commodity strategies, negotiates with suppliers, and coordinates with engineering and plant operations to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing and continuous improvement.