Sr Purchasing Specialist - Buyer
Fuse3 Solutions, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
We are partnering with a well-established Oklahoma City company seeking an experienced Sr Purchasing Specialist - Buyer to join their team. This role is responsible for sourcing complex, high-value equipment and custom manufactured components while managing vendor relationships, pricing negotiations, delivery schedules, and cross-functional coordination to support operations.
Key Responsibilities
Procure specialized, non-standard, and custom-built equipment and materials.
Negotiate pricing, quality, lead times, and purchasing terms with vendors.
Manage supplier relationships and recommend alternative sources when needed.
Track shipments, expedite deliveries, and resolve delays or order issues.
Review invoices, shipping discrepancies, engineering changes, and replacement needs.
Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing with production and sales demands.
Maintain purchasing records, inventory data, and cost analysis.
Review blueprints, bills of materials, and specifications to ensure accurate ordering.
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost-saving opportunities.
Qualifications
3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, equipment, or industrial environments.
Experience purchasing high-value items ranging from $200K to $1M+.
Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
ERP system experience preferred (Oracle a plus).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Key Responsibilities
Procure specialized, non-standard, and custom-built equipment and materials.
Negotiate pricing, quality, lead times, and purchasing terms with vendors.
Manage supplier relationships and recommend alternative sources when needed.
Track shipments, expedite deliveries, and resolve delays or order issues.
Review invoices, shipping discrepancies, engineering changes, and replacement needs.
Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing with production and sales demands.
Maintain purchasing records, inventory data, and cost analysis.
Review blueprints, bills of materials, and specifications to ensure accurate ordering.
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost-saving opportunities.
Qualifications
3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, equipment, or industrial environments.
Experience purchasing high-value items ranging from $200K to $1M+.
Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
ERP system experience preferred (Oracle a plus).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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