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Senior Buyer

Search & Seal
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for a leading global manufacturer.

In this role, you’ll own purchasing strategies , negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts, and functionally lead buyers to enhance supply chain efficiency. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a high-responsibility, high-autonomy role.

This is a hybrid role based in Orange County. The successful candidate can be either locally based or interested in moving, with an extensive relocation package provided.

What You’ll Be Doing :

  • Manage sourcing & procurement for key marketing-related services.
  • Negotiate & secure contracts with key suppliers
  • Develop & implement supplier strategies to optimize cost, quality, and flexibility.
  • Lead cost-saving initiatives and drive price reductions across the supply chain.
  • Functionally lead local buyers to ensure supplier capacity and performance.
  • Solve supplier challenges related to supply, quality, and delivery performance.

Desirable Experience :

  • 7 years in procurement, supply chain, or commodity buying in mature organization
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience handling critical contracts
  • Data-driven approach – forecasting, benchmarking, and cost analysis.
  • Experience in a matrix organization , collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel (30%) for supplier visits and negotiations.
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