Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

$80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Raleigh, North Carolina

Procurement & Supply Chain

Permanent

Overview

The Senior Buyer leads procurement activities for assigned categories, focusing on raw materials, packaging, and external manufacturing. This role translates business priorities into actionable procurement plans, manages supplier performance, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Translate business needs into sourcing strategies and procurement plans

Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFPs, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance

Ensure alignment between procurement activities and business unit priorities

Promote consistent use of procurement tools, best practices, and compliance standards

Oversee daily supplier performance related to quality, service, cost, and delivery

Conduct supplier reviews, address performance gaps, and drive continuous improvement

Build strong supplier relationships to support long-term value and supply stability

Identify efficiency opportunities across procurement processes

Monitor key metrics, spend data, and supplier KPIs

Assess and mitigate supply risks to maintain continuity and operational reliability

Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and operations to align procurement actions with business strategy

Support integration of new materials, innovations, and category strategies

Manage priorities across multiple projects and ensure timely execution

Lead root cause analysis for supply or quality issues and implement corrective actions

Support initiatives that enhance efficiency, cost performance, and supply reliability

Qualifications

5+ years of supply chain and procurement experience within a dynamic, matrixed environment

Experience sourcing raw materials, packaging, or external manufacturing

Strong understanding of sourcing processes, RFP management, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations

Proven ability to drive results in fast-paced environments and lead cross-functional initiatives

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Effective communicator with experience influencing internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Knowledge of regional supply markets and trends

Experience supporting manufacturing operations and direct material sourcing

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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