Sr. Buyer

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation seeks a Senior Buyer to lead complex sourcing, contract manufacturing, and supplier development initiatives. You will expand outsourcing strategies by identifying, qualifying, and developing manufacturing suppliers, supporting new product development, and improving supplier performance.

The Senior Buyer will remain a key member of the Purchasing team, managing purchasing responsibilities while providing leadership for sourcing and outsourcing activities across

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing machined components across multiple processes (machining, casting, forging, molding, stamping, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office; Infor Syteline a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned purchasing categories through MRP analysis, supplier management, inventory planning, and purchase order management.
• Lead sourcing and outsourcing initiatives for machined components and other manufactured products to improve cost, lead time, quality, capacity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Design/Manufacturing Engineering to identify and develop suppliers for new products, transfers, outsourcing, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, capacity, and performance issues; participate in audits and development activities.
• Mentor and support Buyers and other Purchasing personnel in sourcing, supplier development, and contract manufacturing.
• Assist Purchasing with routine purchasing, requisitions, outside processing, and other duties during high workload periods.
• Travel to supplier facilities to perform evaluations, audits, and relationship management.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with strategic sourcing, supplier development, and outsourcing initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Project management

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Infor Syteline

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infor Syteline

Job description

Job Summary

Lead complex sourcing, contract manufacturing, and supplier development initiatives while managing assigned purchasing categories. This position serves as a key resource in expanding DMC's outsourcing strategy by identifying, qualifying, and developing manufacturing suppliers, supporting new product development, improving supplier performance, and expanding DMC's outsourced manufacturing capabilities. The Senior Buyer is expected to remain an active member of the Purchasing team by managing assigned purchasing responsibilities while providing leadership and support for sourcing and outsourcing initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage assigned purchasing categories through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) analysis, supplier management, inventory planning, and purchase order management.
• Lead sourcing and outsourcing initiatives for machined components and other manufactured products, including identifying opportunities to improve cost, lead time, quality, capacity, and operational efficiency through contract manufacturing.
• Work closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop manufacturing suppliers for new products, manufacturing transfers, outsourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with Quality and suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, capacity, and supplier performance issues, including participation in supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Mentor and support Buyers and other Purchasing personnel in sourcing, supplier development, and contract manufacturing activities.
• Assist Purchasing personnel with routine purchasing responsibilities, requisitions, outside processing, and other departmental activities during periods of increased workload or business need.
• Travel to supplier facilities as required to perform supplier evaluations, audits, supplier development, project support, and relationship management.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with strategic sourcing, supplier development, outsourcing initiatives, departmental projects, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of progressive purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience sourcing machined components and working with a variety of manufacturing processes is required. Experience with machining, casting, forging, molding, stamping, heat treating, plating, anodizing, or similar manufacturing methods strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, qualifying, and developing manufacturing suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Infor Syteline a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and willingness to support departmental priorities as business needs require.

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EOE, including disability/vets