About the Company
Process Technology is a global leader designing and manufacturing cutting edge thermal and power conversion equipment that make tomorrow’s products possible. Our company is a global sales organization with facilities based in Mayfield, Mentor and Willoughby, Ohio, and Flushing, New York. We are a tight-knit team that thrives on positive collaboration and open communication.
Our Values:
Growth - Think big. Make a difference. Always continue learning personally and professionally. View mistakes as opportunities to improve.
Ownership - Own decisions, actions, and failures. Do what's right versus what's easy. Hold yourself and others accountable.
Drive Results - Display urgency, act, achieve results. Challenge the status quo, take initiative, and make things happen. Focus on what matters most. Solve the biggest problems to make a difference.
Innovation - Find a better way every day. Think differently. Imagination will take you everywhere!
Teamwork - ONE Company. ONE Team. ONE Goal. Engage cross-functionally and throughout all levels. Work together to win.
About the Role
The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the organization’s supply chain is efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with operational goals. This position drives strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthens supplier relationships, and optimizes procurement processes to support production continuity and business growth.
Key Impacts
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Cost Optimization: Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations, supplier consolidation, and market analysis.
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Supply Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted material availability by proactively managing supplier performance, lead times, and risk mitigation strategies.
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Strategic Sourcing: Leads sourcing initiatives aligned with company objectives, including quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
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Supplier Relationship Management: Builds and maintains strong partnerships with key vendors to improve service levels, responsiveness, and long-term value.
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Operational Efficiency: Streamlines procurement processes and leverages ERP/MRP systems to improve accuracy, cycle time, and data-driven decision making.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance to support product launches, resolve supply issues, and enhance performance.
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Compliance & Risk Management: Ensures adherence to company policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements while reducing supply chain risk.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead procurement of direct materials, components, and outsourced services critical to production.
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Align purchasing strategies with production plans and capacity requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations.
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Proactively manage and resolve supply shortages, quality issues, and schedule changes.
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Develop and maintain supplier relationships, including performance reviews, scorecards, and corrective action plans.
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Execute negotiations to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and ensure long-term supply continuity.
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Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Finance on production and process initiatives.
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Analyze market trends, material cost drivers, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
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Monitor and manage ERP/MRP purchasing signals to ensure accurate PO generation, tracking, and system integrity.
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Partner with Finance to ensure procurement data accuracy and strong purchasing processes.
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Act as escalation point for supplier delivery and quality issues, driving root cause resolution.
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Drive lean procurement initiatives, including JIT, VMI, and supplier consolidation.
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Lead cost reduction efforts measured through purchased price variance (PPV) and savings vs. baseline.
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Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies and end-of-life components.
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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On-Time Material Availability
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Cost Savings (% vs. baseline)
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Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
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Supplier Quality (PPM)
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Inventory Turns / Days of Supply
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Purchase Order Accuracy and Cycle Time
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Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Actions
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
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5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
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Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., UKG, SAP, Oracle)
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
General Notices
Process Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Team Members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
In accordance with federal law, we participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired Team Members. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).
