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Senior Buyer

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a leading manufacturing company. This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in procurement, inventory management, and production planning, looking to take on more responsibility in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a balance of hands-on experience in purchasing and supply chain management, combined with the ability to optimize processes and support operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules, ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain production schedules, working closely with production and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.

• Forecast material needs, monitor inventory levels, and adjust procurement strategies to minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

• Ensure inventory accuracy and work with warehouse teams to optimize storage, handling, and movement of materials.

• Analyze inventory turnover and lead times to identify opportunities for improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.

• Provide regular reporting on inventory, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance to senior leadership.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement, production, and logistics functions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.

• Address supply chain disruptions and material shortages promptly, identifying solutions to keep production on track.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

• Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, and inventory management principles.

• Experience with ERP systems and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across different departments to achieve organizational goals.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization practices is a plus.

• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience

Hours: Monday through Friday

To learn more about this position, please submit your current resume for immediate consideration.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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