Senior Buyer / Purchasing Agent

Job overview

The Senior Buyer / Purchasing Agent role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Riverside Mfg LLC’s manufacturing operations by maintaining material flow and supplier performance. The role owns assigned suppliers, purchased components, and purchase orders, addressing supply risks before they disrupt production. Through procurement, supplier coordination, and collaboration with internal teams, it helps protect production schedules and operational objectives.

What you'll do

• Own assigned suppliers, purchased materials, and purchase orders from placement through receipt
• negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and service agreements
• hold suppliers accountable for delivery, quality, corrective actions, and responsiveness
• identify and resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and disruptions
• evaluate supplier capabilities, risks, and alternative sourcing
• place orders to support production and inventory objectives
• maintain purchasing records and use ERP/MRP systems
• collaborate with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• support new product introductions and engineering changes. Requires five or more years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing and US Person status under ITAR regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior buyer

purchasing agent

fort wayne in

riverside mfg llc

onsite

procurement

supplier management

purchase orders

supply chain risk

erp/mrp

manufacturing

itar us person

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supplier ownership and supply-chain risk management in a manufacturing environment; Syteline experience preferred.

About the employer

Riverside Mfg LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers. Sector: 53.