Senior Buyer at Arrow International in Cleveland, OH

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Join the Fun at Arrow International! Arrow International is the world’s #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we’re growing fast! We're building a winning culture that’s all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you’re not just another employee, you’re part of a high-performing team that’s redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July! If you're looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be. Position Summary The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and material availability to support production, new product development, and special projects. This role will work closely with leadership, operations, engineering, production, and suppliers to ensure materials are purchased effectively, costs are controlled, and delivery schedules are met. This position reports to a Vice President. Primary Responsibilities Perform purchasing activities to maintain inventory at target levels. Manage material purchasing activities with external suppliers. Ensure purchased products stay within budget for production, new product development, and special projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and critical vendor partners. Improve purchasing and sourcing methods, especially related to electronics, engineering, and production needs. Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary costs and improve overall purchasing efficiency. Improve lead times and coordination with NPD, traffic, operations, and other internal teams to support delivery schedules and prevent service delays. Identify new suppliers and negotiate terms, supply agreements, rebates, discounts, and other cost-saving opportunities. Evaluate sourcing options using available systems, procedures, and market resources. Partner with leadership to support purchasing goals, operational targets, and business needs. Maintain awareness of procurement, materials, inventory, and planning concepts. Negotiate and finalize supplier agreements for materials and services. Apply and understand MRP, MPS, BOMs, routes, part numbers, and related planning data. Verify accuracy of BOMs, part numbers, part costs, and data included in MRP. Keep purchasing records, agreements, and related documentation updated. Manage handling costs, incoming freight, and related purchasing expenses. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, or a related field preferred. 10+ years of purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience. Experience working in a company with $100M+ in sales preferred. Strong negotiation and contract experience required. Experience purchasing materials for manufacturing, electronics, engineering, production, or related environments preferred. Strong understanding of MRP, MPS, BOMs, routes, part numbers, supplier agreements, and inventory planning. Ability to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate cost, quality, delivery, and service terms. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with leadership, operations, engineering, production, traffic, and suppliers. Diversity and Inclusion Statement At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed. Equal Opportunity Statement Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical or mental disability—except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at recruiting@arrowinternational.com To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment. #INDCA