Senior Buyer

Who are we:

Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services, Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. Our websites are www.magnaflow.com and www.camburg.com.

Salary Range:

$93,500.00-$112,600.00 USD

*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

What you will be doing:

The Senior Buyer will maintain real time communication with suppliers and coordinate the fulfillment of requirements from Production, R&D, and Marketing.

Requirements:

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for assigned categories, from sourcing and quoting through PO issuance, expediting, and receipt

• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and long-term agreements, and deliver measurable cost savings

• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, both domestic and international, to reduce risk and single-source dependence

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Planning on new product introductions, specification changes, and cost targets

• Monitor commodity and market trends (steel, precious metals, freight) and recommend buying strategies to manage price volatility

• Own the supplier scorecard process for assigned categories: define KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost competitiveness), update scorecards monthly or quarterly, and review results with suppliers. Drive corrective action plans for underperformers and use the data to inform sourcing decisions, volume allocation, and supplier development.

• Work with Planning/MRP to maintain healthy inventory levels

• Resolve supply disruptions, shortages, and quality issues quickly and with clear communication

• Maintain accurate data in the ERP system and report on spend, savings, and KPIs