Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Buyer to support day-to-day purchasing activities in a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this hands-on individual contributor role focuses on executing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and coordinating closely with production, stockroom, and engineering teams to ensure materials and components are available on time. The ideal candidate has strong Epicor ERP experience, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to interpret technical or mechanical information to effectively bridge communication between engineering and purchasing.
Job Type
Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities using Epicor ERP, including creation, tracking, and reconciliation of purchase orders
- Collaborate with production, stockroom, and engineering to align purchasing plans with operational and customer needs
- Review engineering drawings and BOMs to ensure correct parts and materials are ordered
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and order status to ensure timely delivery and minimize disruptions
- Analyze purchasing data and generate ERP-driven reports to support decision-making and process improvements
- Support sourcing initiatives focused on cost, quality, and supplier reliability
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records in Epicor in compliance with company procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and procurement workflows
Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong ERP experience; Epicor experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable reading engineering drawings or understanding mechanical components
- Experience purchasing raw materials and/or subcontracted parts is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools for reporting and analysis
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives is a plus