Strategic Buyer

Your Job

As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful and profitable execution of projects by managing the procurement of raw materials, fabricated metal components, and electronic assemblies.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to build strong relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure supplier performance meets cost, quality, and delivery expectations.

This role requires onsite work at the Norwich, NY location, with some flexibility for hybrid work.

Our Team

Chentronics, LLC traces our beginnings to our inception in 1974 in Norwich, New York; when our first products consisted of spark-gap-tube based ignition systems.

Since then we've been at the forefront of innovation, leading the industry into the age of modern, semiconductor based exciter modules and full-featured flame scanners.

We remain committed to quality, innovation, solving complex ignition problems and creating value for our customers.

What You Will Do


* Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers in metal fabrication and electronic components, building a sustainable supplier network.


* Negotiate contracts and establish commercial frameworks to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure timely procurement.


* Source and manage commodities including stainless steel, carbon steel, and printed circuit assemblies (PCAs), ensuring inventory meets production schedules.


* Collaborate with product management, engineering, manufacturing, and warehouse teams to support mechanical and electronic integration needs.


* Monitor supplier performance, drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.


* Leverage ERP/MRP tools, industry trends, and material knowledge to enhance procurement efficiency, resolve supply chain issues, and support on-time customer delivery.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience negotiating contracts, manage supplier agreements, and supplier relationships.


* Knowledge of raw materials and fabrication processes in industrial metal manufacturing or related industries.


* Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.


* Familiar with MRP or ERP systems.


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a VISA transfer or VISA sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead



* Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.


* Experience with printed circuit assemblies and their role in integrated products.

For this role, we anticipate paying $55,000 - $75,000 per year.

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