Senior Buyer

Job overview

The Senior Buyer role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is $85,000–$92,000 per year. Ultralife Corporation designs and manufactures power solutions, communications, and electronics systems for markets including government and defense, medical, safety and security, energy, industrial, and robotics. The role coordinates procurement activities, evaluates suppliers, negotiates purchasing terms, and supports timely delivery of materials for production. It contributes to cost effectiveness and supplier quality by managing purchasing arrangements, vendor performance, and procurement processes.

What you'll do

• Coordinate daily Procurement Department activities
• survey markets and negotiate proposals
• evaluate supplier performance
• ensure critical vendors meet quantity, quality, and delivery requirements
• manage supplier nonconforming material administration and participate in material review board decisions
• develop purchasing arrangements
• complete and follow up on quote requests
• coordinate slow-moving inventory and write-offs
• maintain the departmental training manual and work procedures
• participate in or lead vendor audits
• expedite purchase orders and maintain confirmed delivery dates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior buyer

procurement

houston tx

ultralife corporation

onsite

full-time

supplier quality

purchasing

vendor management

inventory control

manufacturing supply chain

$85k–$92k

erp/mrp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Combines supplier quality oversight with procurement, inventory coordination, and production schedule support.

About the employer

Ultralife Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.