Sr Buyer

redfrogsolutions; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

redfrogsolutions is seeking a Buyer in Mentor, OH for an onsite role with a base salary range of $75K–$95K plus bonus. You will purchase complex, technical, and custom items while managing international supplier relationships and negotiating long-term agreements.

The position reports to the VP of Operations and collaborates with Materials Managers to reduce costs year over year. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has manufacturing procurement experience, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing complex, technical, or custom-designed items to rigid specifications.
• Experience managing international suppliers, open purchase orders, and inventory levels.
• Track record of delivering documented cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the international supplier base, including open purchase orders and inventory levels
• Drive year-over-year cost reductions through the supply chain
• Negotiate long-term agreements with key vendors
• Implement supply chain strategy, policies, and procedures
• Drive and track the annual offshore and outsourcing productivity target, partnering with sales and engineering to identify parts to outsource
• Drive and track purchasing savings annually
• Evaluate vendors and replace them as needed without disruption to the supply chain
• Manage complex delivery schedules and purchase quantities to meet extended organizational requirements
• Supervise and develop lower-level Buyers or Clerks as needed
• Conduct business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, with honesty and integrity

Skills

Procurement experience

Technical purchasing

International suppliers

Cost reductions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Buyer Mentor, OH - Onsite

$75K-$95K Base Salary + Bonus

Our client, a growing manufacturer in the industrial products space, is seeking a Buyer to purchase complex and technical materials, components, and services, including custom items built to rigid specifications. Reporting to the VP of Operations and working alongside the Materials Managers, you will manage the international supplier base, negotiate long-term agreements, and drive year-over-year cost reductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience purchasing complex, technical, or custom-designed items to rigid specifications
• Experience managing international suppliers, open purchase orders, and inventory levels
• Experience negotiating long-term agreements (LTAs) with key vendors Track record of delivering documented cost savings

Responsibilities

• Manage the international supplier base, including open purchase orders and inventory levels
• Drive year-over-year cost reductions through the supply chain
• Negotiate long-term agreements with key vendors
• Implement supply chain strategy, policies, and procedures
• Drive and track the annual offshore and outsourcing productivity target, partnering with sales and engineering to identify parts to outsource
• Drive and track purchasing savings annually
• Evaluate vendors and replace them as needed without disruption to the supply chain
• Manage complex delivery schedules and purchase quantities to meet extended organizational requirements
• Supervise and develop lower-level Buyers or Clerks as needed
• Conduct business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, with honesty and integrity

Nice to Have

• Aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing experience
• Prior experience supervising buyers or purchasing staff