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 [email protected] . Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
