Senior Buyer

Description:

Position Summary:

The Senior Buyer oversees all procurement activities for a Land Mobile Radio operation. This role ensures the timely sourcing of all raw material, finished goods, equipment, and services while maintaining cost efficiency, supplier delivery and quality precision, and inventory balancing. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, an understanding of electronics/PCB manufacturing requirements, experience with Contract Manufacturers, and the ability to manage inventory in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Buyer also manages 1-2 Buyers, and works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage purchase orders from creation through receipt and reconciliation.

· Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, contracts, and pricing history.

· Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies.

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving cost reduction and workflow optimization.

· Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers of electrical and mechanical parts, and finished goods product.

· Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and terms to ensure cost-effective procurement.

· Maintain and grow a reliable supplier base while mitigating supply chain risks.

· Monitor market trends, component obsolescence, and industry shortages (e.g., semiconductors).

· Oversee inventory levels to balance cost, availability, and production needs.

· Forecast material requirements based on production schedules and historical data.

· Implement and maintain inventory control best practices

· Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure BOM accuracy and timely material availability.

· Evaluate supplier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, and pricing.

· Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery delays, or non-compliance.

· Support engineering in qualifying alternative parts and suppliers to reduce risk.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 7-10+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing.

· Strong understanding of electronic components, PCBs, and manufacturing supply chains.

· Solid negotiation and contract management skills.

· Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Core Competencies:

· Detail Oriented – Ensures accuracy in orders, specifications, and data.

· Cost Conscious – Actively seeks ways to reduce spend without sacrificing quality.

· Problem Solver – Strong ability to handle shortages, supply disruptions, and engineering changes.

· Team Player – Works closely with production, engineering, and leadership.

· Adaptable – Thrives in the shifting demands of a small manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

· Work typically takes place in a normal office environment requiring: sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing

· Operate a PC and other office equipment

· Travel between floors and office buildings may be required

· Environmental conditions: noise, vibration, oils, solvents, chemicals

BK Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status.

The Equal Opportunity Clause of 41 CFR 60-1.4 and the affirmative action clauses of 41 CFR 60-741.4 are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set out herein.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).