Senior Buyer

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.


Join Watlow’s industrial supply chain team as a Senior Buyer, where you'll manage purchasing requests, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. You'll evaluate supplier quotes, optimize material flow, and align supply chain processes with business goals to drive cost efficiency and service excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage incoming and external purchasing requests across departments.
• Generate and process purchase orders to support operational needs.
• Track delivery of goods and services to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and services to identify optimal sourcing options.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and coordinate the movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and related information.
• Monitor logistics to optimize cost and service levels across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for procurement and logistics activities.
• Align supply chain processes with overall business needs and strategic goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, or supply chain operations
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Ability to analyze supplier quotes and make data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of logistics and material flow optimization
• Experience aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives


Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.