Procurement Buyer
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Procurement Buyer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
The Sr. Procurement Buyer – Indirect Castings & Forgings is responsible for managing the day-to-day procurement and supplier coordination activities associated with castings and forgings supplied through machining suppliers. This role serves as the primary operational contact between machining suppliers, casting and forging manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material flow, timely purchase order execution, and effective resolution of supply-related issues.
The position plays a critical role in supporting production continuity by maintaining visibility into supplier commitments, delivery performance, capacity constraints, tooling readiness, and supply risks. The Sr. Procurement Buyer will proactively monitor order execution, manage escalations, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement.
Typical KPIs
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- PO Acknowledgment Compliance
- Supplier Past Due Reduction
- Critical Shortage Recovery Rate
- Premium Freight Reduction
- Supplier Scorecard Performance
- Inventory Availability
- Production Disruption Avoidance
- Capacity Risk Mitigation
- Forecast Accuracy Support
This level would typically report to the Manager, Indirect Procurement – Castings & Forgings and serve as the primary execution lead for a portfolio of casting and forging suppliers.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Order Management
- Manage procurement activities for castings and forgings supporting machining suppliers.
- Ensure purchase orders are accurately placed, acknowledged, and executed according to business requirements.
- Track order status, supplier commitments, production schedules, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate forecasts and demand requirements with suppliers to support capacity planning and production needs.
- Monitor supplier lead times and shipment schedules to ensure material availability.
- Review supplier order confirmations and identify potential shortages or delivery risks.
- Support management of NREs, tooling investments, and production readiness activities.
Supplier Performance Management
- Monitor supplier performance metrics including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and capacity utilization.
- Conduct regular operational reviews with machining suppliers and casting/forging manufacturers.