Senior BuyerAre you an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their growing supply chain team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to play a key role in purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a rapidly expanding organization. Position OverviewThe Senior Buyer will lead and execute advanced purchasing activities to ensure timely material availability and support daily production requirements. This individual will serve as a primary point of contact for supplier performance, delivery issues, quality concerns, and inventory management while helping drive process improvements across the supply chain function. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage daily purchasing activities and supplier relationships.</li><li>Oversee purchase order lifecycle management.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials.</li><li>Help develop and maintain Kanban inventory processes.</li><li>Manage vendor performance, lead times, and cost optimization initiatives.</li><li>Analyze forecasts and communicate demand adjustments to suppliers.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor and component data within the ERP system.</li><li>Monitor and adjust safety stock levels as needed.</li><li>Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve supplier and material issues.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain and Production.</li><li>Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.</li><li>Participate in vendor audits and supplier development activities.</li><li>Manage inventory through product changes and new product introductions</li></ul>

Qualifications<ul><li>3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required.</li><li>Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field with significant applicable experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.</li><li>Experience working with manufactured products and production environments.</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, RootStock, or similar platforms.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.</li><li>Experience with Kanban systems is preferred.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, analytical, and forecasting abilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments. </li></ul>

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Saint Louis, MO
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Senior BuyerAre you an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their growing supply chain team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to play a key role in purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a rapidly expanding organization. Position OverviewThe Senior Buyer will lead and execute advanced purchasing activities to ensure timely material availability and support daily production requirements. This individual will serve as a primary point of contact for supplier performance, delivery issues, quality concerns, and inventory management while helping drive process improvements across the supply chain function. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage daily purchasing activities and supplier relationships.</li><li>Oversee purchase order lifecycle management.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials.</li><li>Help develop and maintain Kanban inventory processes.</li><li>Manage vendor performance, lead times, and cost optimization initiatives.</li><li>Analyze forecasts and communicate demand adjustments to suppliers.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor and component data within the ERP system.</li><li>Monitor and adjust safety stock levels as needed.</li><li>Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve supplier and material issues.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain and Production.</li><li>Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.</li><li>Participate in vendor audits and supplier development activities.</li><li>Manage inventory through product changes and new product introductions</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

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