Senior Strategic Buyer for Manufacturing

AV; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities for services, supplies and equipment. You will review requisitions, coordinate with manufacturing, planning and engineering, and process RFQs to secure cost-effective inventory.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and an in-depth understanding of ERP/MRP systems within manufacturing settings. AV offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS/ISM certification required or equivalent
• Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required
• 8–12 years of relevant experience
• Experience with manufacturing procurement and engineering environments
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR procurement rules and regulations
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Responsibilities

• Monitor cost, schedule and scope of subcontracts and negotiate terms/pricing
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are non-competitive
• Manage supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure on-time delivery
• Negotiate terms for larger, complex materials and services; prepare RFQ/RFP packages
• Collaborate with Finance to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Handle complex issues requiring in-depth data analysis
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria
• Define methods and procedures for new assignments and coordinate team activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Cost reduction

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS or ISM certification

Tools

Oracle

Job description

AV is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities for services, supplies and equipment. You will review requisitions, coordinate with manufacturing, planning and engineering, and process RFQs to secure cost-effective inventory.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and an in-depth understanding of ERP/MRP systems within manufacturing settings. AV offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.