Description Robert Half is seeking an interim Senior Buyer to support our client in the southwest metro. As a Senior Buyer you’ll serve as a key member of their procurement team. You will maintain supplier relationships, optimize inventory strategies, and streamline procurement processes to maintain cost-efficiencies while ensuring the highest levels of quality and service. What You’ll Do: Requisition Management: Process purchase requisitions, change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers. Strategic Sourcing: Conduct cost analyses and plan volume requirements for key commodities like materials, components, and services. Supplier Relationship Management: Negotiate vendor contracts, develop alternative supply sources, and work closely with QA teams to resolve quality issues. Cost and Value Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings, including make-versus-buy analyses, alternative sourcing strategies, and inventory management through just-in-time processes. Data Integrity and System Management: Maintain procurement-related data in an ERP system, including bills of material, parameters, and commodity codes. ERP and MRP Utilization: Evaluate MRP outputs and demand projections to maintain inventory levels that support production schedules while minimizing costs. Material Planning and Scheduling: Convert material demand into detailed plans while communicating purchase order requirements to suppliers. Inventory Tightening: Establish and maintain system planning parameters such as MOQ, Min/Max levels, and more to align with just-in-time inventory practices. Required Experience and Skills: Proficiency in Oracle ERP system functionality. Strong understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems, including netting, locations, and demand-driven planning processes. Proven experience in supporting supply and demand alignment, cost reduction initiatives, and driving added-value results. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle tight schedules while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and focus. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within the Semi-Conductors and Electric Component Manufacturing industry • Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), with familiarity in ERP solutions • Strong understanding of accounting functions and buying processes • Excellent communication skills • Experience with Oracle 11i and Oracle Procurement software • Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) • Experience in drafting and managing supply agreements • Understanding of supply chain logistics and strategy • Ability to manage and control inventory effectively Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .