Senior Strategic Manufacturing Buyer

Vintage Air Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vintage Air Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer to own purchasing activities in our manufacturing operation. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers to keep production moving and minimize risk.

Responsibilities include managing POs, reviewing demand against MRP, and collaborating with production, engineering, and finance. A minimum of 4 years in direct purchasing in manufacturing is required, with proven negotiation and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years direct purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience negotiating pricing, lead times, payment terms, and purchasing agreements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage material requirements, inventory, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
• Working knowledge of inventory planning, manufacturing lead times, and supply-chain risk.
• Proven ability to independently resolve shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and supplier-performance issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned commodities, materials, components, and suppliers.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, lead time, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum-order quantities, and other supplier agreements.
• Manage purchase orders from planning and issuance through delivery and receipt.
• Review MRP requirements, inventory levels, open orders, production demand, and supplier lead times to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Identify shortages, delays, and supply risks early and develop solutions before production is affected.
• Analyze pricing, usage, and purchasing data to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while balancing availability, carrying costs, and lean manufacturing objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and address recurring issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
• Partner with Accounting to research and resolve invoice, pricing, and purchase-order discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Inventory, Quality, and leadership on new products, sourcing initiatives, and operational priorities.
• Develop alternative sources and contingency plans to reduce supply-chain risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking/time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Vintage Air Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer to own purchasing activities in our manufacturing operation. You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers to keep production moving and minimize risk.

Responsibilities include managing POs, reviewing demand against MRP, and collaborating with production, engineering, and finance. A minimum of 4 years in direct purchasing in manufacturing is required, with proven negotiation and ERP/MRP experience.