Senior Buyer

Job Duties

As a Senior Buyer, you'll play a critical role in developing supplier partnerships, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring purchasing processes effectively support business objectives.

Strategic Supplier Management

Manage key supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for strategically important supplier accounts.

Evaluate supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and develop action plans to address supplier shortfalls.

Develop, recommend, and implement supplier and inventory management strategies that improve performance, quality, delivery, and cost.

Proactively anticipate supplier challenges and drive resolution before they impact Park operations or customers.

New Product Development & Project Leadership

Serve as the primary Purchasing representative on New Product Development projects.

Partner with engineering, project teams, and suppliers to ensure purchasing requirements are effectively communicated and executed.

Manage purchasing activities related to capital expenditure projects while ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines.

Coordinate supplier involvement throughout project lifecycles to support successful launches and implementation.

Procurement Planning & ERP Management

Ensure MRP planning parameters and ERP data remain accurate and aligned with business requirements.

Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring approvals, updates, and supplier communications are completed in a timely manner.

Support inventory optimization efforts while maintaining supply continuity and operational efficiency.

Monitor purchasing activities and recommend process improvements to enhance effectiveness and accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Provide clear, timely communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Participate in cross-functional teams focused on innovation, efficiency improvements, and operational excellence.

Develop creative solutions to complex supplier and supply chain challenges.

Contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen Park’s supply chain and support long-term business goals.

Ability to travel up to 20%

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (preferred)

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience (required)

Experience with ERP systems and material planning processes (preferred)

Experience working with suppliers on audits, benchmarking, and performance improvement initiatives (preferred)

Experience managing projects and supporting cross-functional teams (preferred)

Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Experience with supplier quoting and negotiations (preferred)

APICS, MP, or related supply chain certifications (preferred)

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$74,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

56301

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

54509

Job Benefits

At Park Industries, you'll have the opportunity to influence supplier strategy, support innovative product development, and drive meaningful improvements across the organization. You'll work alongside talented teams who are passionate about delivering exceptional solutions for our customers while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); HSA/FSA options; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and more.