Senior Buyer

Description

Ready to join a global supplier of precision-engineered solutions in manufacturing and testing across markets such as automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and telecom markets? Interested in the semiconductor industry? Then InTest Corporation is looking forward to meeting you.

We are searching for a solid professional to join our InTest team as a Senior Buyer headquartered at our Mount Laurel, NJ facility and reporting to our Director of Operations. This critical role will support multiple businesses and is a part of the Electronic Test division. This division is on a trajectory of growth and provides an opportunity to support a global organization. This position will be primarily on site at our Mt Laurel, NJ headquarters with up to 25% travel; including international travel. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, negotiation, and supplier management of goods, materials, equipment, and services supporting manufacturing operations across multiple business units. This role ensures continuity of supply while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance. The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Sales, Quality, Finance, customers, and suppliers to develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and production requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead global sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities, materials, equipment, and services, balancing cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply risk.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage domestic and international suppliers; conduct RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery commitments, and award business based on overall value.
• Develop sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships that support organizational goals, continuous cost improvement, innovation, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Manage the purchase order lifecycle, including order placement, confirmations, changes, delivery tracking, expediting, invoice resolution, and maintenance of accurate purchasing information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Partner with Planning and Operations to align material availability and inventory levels with forecasts and production schedules, proactively addressing shortages, excess inventory, delivery risks, and potential production interruptions.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance using metrics including quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness; conduct supplier audits and assessments and lead corrective actions, including MRBs and SCARs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, Finance, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical, quality, delivery, and supply-chain issues and support new product introductions and operational initiatives.
• Analyze technical specifications, engineering drawings, manufacturing requirements, market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to support sourcing and supplier-selection decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements, digital solutions, and sustainability initiatives that improve procurement efficiency, supplier performance, cost savings, and supply-chain resilience.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records and comply with InTest policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with inventory management, supply-chain operations, supplier relationship management, and supplier development.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and delivery requirements.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally for supplier visits, audits, business site visits, and other business activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Manufacturing or machine-shop purchasing experience.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and supplier capacity.
• Knowledge of CNC and manual machining, metallurgy and material properties, and finishing processes such as anodizing, nickel plating, and painting.
• Experience with Epicor ERP.
• Professional procurement or supply-chain certification such as CPSM, CPM, CPIM, or a similar credential.

What we can offer you: 

We offer 401K Retirement plan with company match, Health/Medical Dental and Vision Insurance at ~20% cost share, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Referral bonus program, Profit Sharing Bonus program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount on company stock), Tuition reimbursement & more. Compensation will be commensurate with experience in the range of $70,000 - $100,000 annually.  

About the Company:

InTest Corporation is a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions serving a broad range of markets, including semiconductor, industrial manufacturing, communications, defense, aerospace, life sciences, and automotive. Through our portfolio of businesses and technologies, we provide engineered solutions that help customers improve productivity, ensure product quality, and solve complex manufacturing and testing challenges. At InTest, employees benefit from the focus and agility of a specialized business combined with the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a global public company. Learn more at www.intest.com 

InTest Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.