Senior Buyer - Manufacturing & Procurement
Fully Remote Richmond, VA Supply Chain
Description

The Senior Buyer - Manufacturing & Procurement is responsible for procurement execution, inventory management, and cycle counting across manufacturing partners. This role focuses on ensuring supplier on-time delivery, resolving past-due orders, and addressing material shortages to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.


Core Responsibilities

  • Execute purchase orders based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory levels
  • Source and purchase raw materials, components, and strategic commodities to support production requirements
  • Identify and evaluate suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
  • Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), and drive corrective actions for late or past-due orders
  • Proactively manage shortages and supplier delays to minimize manufacturing impact
  • Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, quality, and cost efficiency
  • Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity and reliability
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory
  • Perform regular cycle counts at manufacturing partner locations to ensure inventory accuracy
  • Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
  • Optimize inventory turnover and storage efficiency using data-driven analysis

Additional Responsibilities 

  • Identify and mitigate material shortages impacting manufacturing operations
  • Work closely with manufacturing partners to prioritize and resolve shortages
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve supply chain resilience and risk mitigation
  • Develop alternative sourcing strategies to prevent future disruptions
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain operations
  • Experience working in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in inventory optimization
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills for supplier interaction
  • Ability to travel as needed for supplier visits and partner meetings

Preferred Experience

  • Experience supporting manufacturing partners or contract manufacturers
  • Exposure to strategic commodity procurement and supplier development
  • APICS or other supply chain certifications
  • Familiarity with lean supply chain principles and continuous improvement

 

Why Hyper?

 At Hyper, you won’t just place purchase orders, you’ll directly influence the reliability and continuity of mission-critical power infrastructure manufacturing. As a Senior Buyer, you’ll play a visible role in ensuring materials flow seamlessly across a growing network of manufacturing partners, helping prevent line-down scenarios and enabling on-time delivery for data center customers operating in some of the world’s most demanding environments. 


 You’ll work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Finance to strengthen supplier performance, improve inventory accuracy, and build a more resilient supply chain. Your work will directly impact cost, cash flow, and operational execution in a fast-scaling, engineered-to-order environment. 


In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, Hyper offers clear opportunities for learning, professional development, and career growth as the company continues to scale.


Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is 75,000-95,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications and location. This hire will be eligible for a discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Hyper Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.


All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper Solutions, Inc.

Hyper Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.


Please note that Hyper Solutions is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.


All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper, Inc.