Position Summary:  

The Senior Buyer leads complex purchasing activities and independently manages supply continuity across critical materials and suppliers. This role resolves issues of diverse scope through analysis and creative problem-solving, exercises significant judgment, and provides guidance to lower-level Buyers. The Senior Buyer collaborates broadly across departments and typically receives minimal instruction on day-to-day responsibilities. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead procurement activities for complex or critical materials to ensure uninterrupted supply  

• Independently manage supplier performance, delivery issues, and inventory risks  

• Analyze supply, demand, and inventory trends to recommend corrective actions  

• Resolve a wide range of purchasing and supply issues using sound judgment and experience  

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to align supply strategies and execution  

• Train and mentor lower-level Buyers on purchasing processes, tools, and best practices  

• Drive process improvements and contribute to purchasing and supply chain initiatives 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience  

• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing  

• Advanced experience with ERP or MRP systems  

• Experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485) required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Advanced knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and supply chain principles  

• Skills in troubleshooting complex supply issues and leading independent initiatives  

• Skills in mentoring and knowledge sharing  

• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions with limited guidance  

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels  

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 

Working Conditions: 

• Onsite work in a standard business office and operations environment 

• Minimal travel within North America.  

• Ability to work hours that conform to core department operations (9am – 3 pm) 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods