Esri

Sr. Buyer

Esri$70K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
  • Ability to lead cross-functional sourcing teams
  • Strong project management skills for managing multiple priorities
  • Proven negotiation skills for complex problem-solving
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Responsibilities

  • Drive purchasing decisions through analytical price and cost evaluations
  • Lead sourcing initiatives for product standardization and procurement processes
  • Negotiate vendor pricing and terms to maximize value
  • Ensure quality and cost balance to support internal customers
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align needs and deliver solutions
  • Manage multiple initiatives with strong organization and follow-through

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave annually
  • Twelve paid holidays per year
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Overview

Senior Buyer who brings strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a collaborative approach to purchasing indirect goods and services that keep our business moving forward.

In this role, you'll work closely with internal partners and external suppliers to deliver value through strategic sourcing, thoughtful supplier management, and a focus on quality, cost, and service.

Responsibilities
  • Drive smarter buying decisions by performing total price and cost analyses on vendor quotes and proposals, turning data into clear recommendations
  • Lead sourcing initiatives across suppliers and categories, supporting product standardization and end-to-end PR/PO processes
  • Own vendor relationships, negotiating pricing and terms that deliver maximum value while maintaining strong, long-term partnerships
  • Ensure business continuity by balancing quality, cost, and delivery to keep internal customers supported without disruption
  • Collaborate cross-functionally, working closely with internal stakeholders to understand needs, align priorities, and deliver solutions
  • Manage multiple initiatives at once, bringing structure, organization, and follow-through to every project

Requirements
  • 5+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams during sourcing initiatives
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience solving complex business problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, purchasing, supply chain management, or related field

Recommended Qualifications
  • Experience using SAP or other enterprise procurement systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

#LI-KH4

#LI-Onsite

Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$70,720-$108,680 USD

About Esri

Esri is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California. Esri's software is used by governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations worldwide to analyze and visualize data in order to make better decisions. The company's flagship product, ArcGIS, is a powerful mapping and analytics platform that allows users to create, manage, and share geographic information. Esri has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and works to promote environmental stewardship and social equity through its products and services.
Learn more about Esri
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

Similar Jobs

  • Precision Castparts
    Sr. Buyer
    $72K — $108K *
    Precision Castparts
    Paramount, CA 90723 (Los Angeles County)
  • Howmet Aerospace
    Senior Buyer (Machining)
    $85K — $125K *
    Howmet Aerospace
    Torrance, CA 90503 (Los Angeles County)
  • Rocket Lab
    Senior Buyer I
    $90K — $110K *
    Rocket Lab
    Long Beach, CA 90805 (Los Angeles County)
  • Symbotic LLC
    Sr. Buyer (Automation)
    $87K — $119K *
    Symbotic LLC
    Remote
  • Buyer III
    $73K — $101K *
    County of San Bernardino, CA
    San Bernardino, CA 92404 (San Bernardino County)
  • EATON
    Strategic Buyer - Network
    $99K — $145K *
    EATON
    Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Los Angeles County)

More Jobs at Esri

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Sr. Buyer jobs: