Senior Operational Buyer – Lean Procurement Leader

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Basom (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (Annual Variable Compensation)

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to manage end-to-end materials purchasing for Genesee manufacturing. You will lead direct and indirect spend, optimize supplier performance, and align procurement with production plans in a lean environment.

You will mentor a team of Operational Buyers, coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality, and drive continuous improvement across SAP-based processes and global supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement or supply chain environment.
• Experience in direct and indirect procurement (hybrid responsibility).
• Strong SAP MM knowledge in MRP-driven environments.
• Lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization understanding.
• Experience with global suppliers in electronics, mechanical, and industrial components.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier performance and supply continuity across assigned commodities.
• Executing procurement activities in SAP, including PO management, delivery tracking, and expediting.
• Supporting indirect purchasing categories such as MRO, tooling, logistics, and facility services.
• Coordinating with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Finance teams.
• Supporting NPI, supplier qualification, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation activities.
• Participating in global procurement alignment and continuous improvement initiatives across the Edwards and Atlas Copco network.

Skills

SAP MM

Lean

Analytics

Negotiation

Stakeholders

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Engineering

Business

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Edwards is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to manage end-to-end materials purchasing for Genesee manufacturing. You will lead direct and indirect spend, optimize supplier performance, and align procurement with production plans in a lean environment.

You will mentor a team of Operational Buyers, coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality, and drive continuous improvement across SAP-based processes and global supplier networks.