Strategic Senior Buyer & Supplier Lead

Bradford Labs Inc.; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Labs Inc. in West Warwick, RI seeks a Senior Buyer to lead hands-on procurement and mentor junior buyers, managing supplier relationships and cost-saving initiatives across production sites.

The role requires market research, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, inventory management, and collaboration with Planning, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability. Excellent analytical, communication, and MS Office/ERP proficiency are required; travel is limited and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in procurement with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage suppliers and lead procurement projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Oracle ERP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on procurement and mentor junior buyers.
• Develop commodity strategies and manage supplier performance.
• Negotiate contracts and manage inventory across sites.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and procurement KPIs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cost reduction

Supplier relationships

Market research

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Bradford Labs Inc. in West Warwick, RI seeks a Senior Buyer to lead hands-on procurement and mentor junior buyers, managing supplier relationships and cost-saving initiatives across production sites.

The role requires market research, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, inventory management, and collaboration with Planning, Finance, and Operations to ensure material availability. Excellent analytical, communication, and MS Office/ERP proficiency are required; travel is limited and reports