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MiraCosta Community College

Senior Buyer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$84K/yr

Senior Buyer at MiraCosta Community College Share on X Print Application Deadline 9/30/2026 11:55 ... a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road ...

Entegris, Inc.

Principal, Product Marketing

Chaska, MN · On-site

$140 - $200/hr

Principal, Product MarketingSkip to main content#Principal, Product Marketing page is loaded ... Tailor messaging by customer segment, industry, lifecycle stage, and buying persona* Lead ...

clarkmhc

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring parts needed for the manufacturing process of our ... those principal job elements essential to the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other ...

ASV HOLDINGS, Inc.

Tactical Buyer

Grand Rapids, MN · On-site

It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principal activities. Worksite: Grand Rapids, MN Position: Tactical Buyer Job Type: Full Time FLSA: Exempt Department: Purchasing Work Schedule: M-F ...

clarkmhc

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring parts needed for the manufacturing process of our ... those principal job elements essential to the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other ...

CLARK Material Handling Company

Buyer

Lexington, KY · On-site

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring parts needed for the manufacturing process of our ... those principal job elements essential to the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other ...

nVent

Buyer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

As a Buyer , you'll play a critical role in ensuring the right materials are in place at the right ... Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

Dollartree

Replenishment Buyer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$68K - $76K/yr

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Replenishment Buyers manage an average of 400-500 SKUs, both domestic and import, in over 7,800 stores out of 9 Distribution Centers representing $300M+ in ...

New

Crux Climate

Principal, Tax Investor Coverage

The Opportunity We are seeking a Principal to join our Tax Investor Coverage team, reporting to our ... Generate new buyer leads through conferences, networking, outreach, and other creative methods.

Crestview Aerospace

Buyer

Crestview, FL · On-site

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Sources materials, supplies, and services that ... of buying products and to establish price objectivesMonitors performance of suppliers and works ...

Crestview Aerospace

Buyer

Crestview, FL · On-site

The Buyer collaborates with internal teams to drive cost reductions, monitor supplier performance ... Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Sources materials, supplies, and services that ...

Crestview Aerospace

Buyer

Crestview, FL · On-site

The Buyer collaborates with internal teams to drive cost reductions, monitor supplier performance ... Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Sources materials, supplies, and services that ...

Sims Limited

Buyer

Galena Park, TX · On-site

Principal Accountabilities Customer Relations & Retention * Build and maintain relationships with ... Experience Required * 2 -4 years of scrap metal buyer experience in the metals recycling industry ...

Sims Limited

Buyer

Galena Park, TX

Principal Accountabilities Customer Relations & Retention * Build and maintain relationships with ... Experience Required * 2 -4 years of scrap metal buyer experience in the metals recycling industry ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal buyer in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Principal Buyers often navigate challenges such as managing multiple vendor relationships, responding to sudden supply chain disruptions, and balancing cost-saving objectives with quality requirements. Addressing these challenges requires proactive risk management, staying current with market trends, and maintaining open lines of communication with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Organizations support Principal Buyers through ongoing training, clear protocols, and advanced procurement technology, which help streamline complex purchasing processes. This dynamic environment rewards resilience, adaptability, and a strategic mindset, making it both demanding and rewarding for professionals in this career path.

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To thrive as a Principal Buyer, strong analytical skills, advanced negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management—often supported by a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field—are essential. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP or Oracle), contract management tools, and professional certifications like CPM or CPSM is typically required. Excellent communication, relationship building, and strategic thinking are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure effective vendor management, cost optimization, and alignment of purchasing decisions with the organization’s broader goals.

What is a principal buyer?

A Principal Buyer is a senior-level procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for an organization. They oversee supplier relationships, manage procurement strategies, and ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards. Additionally, they may lead a team of buyers, analyze market trends, and collaborate with internal departments to meet business objectives.

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Defense Senior Buyer Planner

CIRCOR International, Inc.

Monroe, NC • On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Circor rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Summary
The role of Sr. Buyer/Planner will focus on the procurement of technical, highly engineered components for assigned commodities to support new product development and manufacturing product lines. The Sr Buyer will ensure adherence to corporate standards, operational plans and Procurement goals including: RFQ's, negotiations, cost accountability, purchase order placement, resolution of supply issues to meet customer demand, resolution of invoicing issues, project execution, and attainment of Key Process Indicators (KPIs). The Sr Buyer will be responsible for determining sourcing options, supplier capability, make/buy analysis, cost analysis, planning levels, inventory accuracy, and maintaining material master/information records in the IFS ERP system.
This role requires the ability to work in a fast paced, manufacturing environment with constant changes, manage several projects at once, demonstrating the ability to come up with creative approaches to complex challenges. This role requires commitment to developing strong relationships internally and externally with a global team of commodity managers, buyers, and suppliers focused on meeting the needs of our customers while accomplishing the strategic and financial objectives of CIRCOR.
Principal Activities
  • NOTE: all "Principal Activities" can be applied to both Product and Non-product procurement activities.
  • Perform analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute make to order, stock to order and build to forecast plans.
  • Manage MRP parameters to ensure appropriate supply pipeline and inventory is available to meet customer demand and sudden changes in the production schedule.
  • Create Purchase Orders, review daily the open purchase order report to resolve late and partial shipments with suppliers and update the MRP system.
  • Review daily the Exception report and expedite material as needed
  • Resolve incoming shipment discrepancies and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Attend daily production meetings and project meetings to provide updates and take immediate action on critical items.
  • Ensure accuracy of supplier/item master data including UOM, unit price, delivered lead-time.
  • Prepare documentation for and submit RFQ's, analyze the price, lead time, terms, and adherence to technical specifications.
  • Partner with the Commodity Managers on the Global Supply Chain Team to identify new suppliers with cost savings opportunities while ensuring Total Cost of Ownership, quality, and delivery objectives are met.
  • Analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with stocking programs such as Kanban, JIT, etc.
  • Manage and develop suppliers thru KPI target reviews for on-time delivery, PPM, invoice discrepancies and service levels with goal of continuous improvement.
  • Communicate supplier pricing issues to the Purchasing Manager in a timely manner.
  • Ability to teach teammates skills they may not currently possess.

Other Activities
  • Seek cost saving opportunities and develop methods to reduce overall costs with existing supply base. Seek improvements in lead-time and quality.
  • Follow corporate and departmental SOP's; monitor/take action on KPI's
  • Creates and maintains various departmental reports.
  • All other duties and tasks as assigned.
  • Generate, document and implement savings to contribute to the success of the business and makes results transparent.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Experience Requirements
  • Understanding of overall materials flow and other Supply Chain functions; Knowledge and understanding of global market trends.
  • Strong negotiation skills, price analysis, and make buy analysis.
  • Experienced with domestic and international sourcing, supplier selection, supplier qualification, and managing/developing supplier overall performance.
  • Strong planning and analytical skills; experienced working with MRP in an ERP environment - IFS preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Ability to extract data from ERP and analyze it to make key decisions and to utilize it to present either historical, current, or future state to management at all levels.
  • Extensive knowledge of inventory management concepts in a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in reviewing and understanding basics of technical documents (drawings, prints, specifications, etc.) as required for purchasing.
  • Experience in High Mix-Low Volume custom fabricated material manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in buying metals, motors, pumps, and rotors is a plus.
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams within a highly matrixed organization.
  • Project management skills including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.
  • Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes workflow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a dynamic business environment.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all global levels, internal and external.
  • High ethical standards per CIRCOR Code of Conduct & Business Ethics and CIRCOR Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office suite applications.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, advanced formula's, macros are a plus.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related discipline
  • 5 to 10 years' experience purchasing for a manufacturing facility or lean environment.
  • Proficient working in MRP system in manufacturing environment.
  • Professional procurement or material certification is a plus

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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