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Sr. Buyer

Senior Buyer - Metrology

📍 Location: Tualatin, OR (On-site / Hybrid as applicable)
🏢 Business Unit: Zero Touch Manufacturing – A Sandvik Company
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Buyer with Epicor Kinetic experience to join our growing Operations team. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships to ensure material availability for a precision equipment manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, startup-like operations team, where flexibility, ownership, and a hands-on mindset are essential. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally and contribute beyond traditional purchasing responsibilities to help build a scalable and high-performing supply chain.

What You’ll Do

Procurement & Sourcing

Execute purchase orders in Epicor Kinetic for materials, components, and services
Analyze MRP outputs and manage planned orders, reschedules, and exceptions
Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFQs, supplier selection, and cost negotiations
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery goals
Create, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts and long-term agreements
Monitor and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Track open orders and proactively mitigate delivery risks

Supplier Management

Onboard, qualify, and evaluate suppliers
Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness, cost)
Resolve supply issues including shortages, delays, and quality concerns
Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships
Drive continuous improvement through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with planning, engineering, production, and quality teams
Support new product introductions (NPI) with sourcing and supplier readiness
Help resolve material constraints and production bottlenecks
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes

Team Support & Operational Flexibility

Operate effectively in a small, agile team environment
Provide backup support across operations as needed
Assist with shipping activities (e.g., FedEx processing, labeling) within ~6 months
Contribute to a collaborative, execution-focused culture

What We’re Looking For

Required

3+ years of buying/procurement experience in manufacturing
Experience with Epicor Kinetic or similar ERP systems
Strong understanding of MRP, supply planning, and inventory control
Background in sourcing, supplier onboarding, and contract management
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in capital equipment or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Proven track record in cost reduction and sourcing initiatives
Familiarity with shipping systems (FedEx, UPS)

Key Strengths

Strategic sourcing and analytical thinking
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Supplier relationship management expertise
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Strong communication and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

ITAR Notice: This role may support work subject to U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As part of our future-state compliance requirements, candidates must be eligible to work on ITAR‑regulated programs, including being a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

Why Join Sandvik / Zero Touch Manufacturing?

Be part of an innovative team supporting advanced, highly engineered inspection systems
Join a growing operation where your impact is visible and meaningful
Work in a collaborative environment that values ownership, flexibility, and continuous improvement
Help build and shape scalable supply chain processes from the ground up
Gain exposure across multiple areas of operations in a dynamic setting

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring material availability, cost control, and supplier performance in a complex manufacturing environment. Your ability to manage suppliers effectively while stepping in to support broader operational needs will directly contribute to the scalability and resilience of the business.

Zero Touch, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation due to a disability at any point during the application process may contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

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