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# Sr. Byer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A7941B87C0BD484D86ABF179B421B7E1/job/

## About the Role

* 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required.
 * Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field with significant applicable experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
 * Experience working with manufactured products and production environments.
 * Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, RootStock, or similar platforms.
 * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
 * Experience with Kanban systems is preferred.
 * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and forecasting abilities.
 * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
 * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

## Description

Are you an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their growing supply chain team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to play a key role in purchasing operations, supplier management, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a rapidly expanding organization., The Senior Buyer will lead and execute advanced purchasing activities to ensure timely material availability and support daily production requirements. This individual will serve as a primary point of contact for supplier performance, delivery issues, quality concerns, and inventory management while helping drive process improvements across the supply chain function., * Manage daily purchasing activities and supplier relationships.

 * Oversee purchase order lifecycle management.
 * Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials.
 * Help develop and maintain Kanban inventory processes.
 * Manage vendor performance, lead times, and cost optimization initiatives.
 * Analyze forecasts and communicate demand adjustments to suppliers.
 * Maintain accurate vendor and component data within the ERP system.
 * Monitor and adjust safety stock levels as needed.
 * Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve supplier and material issues.
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain and Production.
 * Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.
 * Participate in vendor audits and supplier development activities.
 * Manage inventory through product changes and new product introductions


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