Buyer

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Buyer, you will be accountable for the end-to-end procurement and planning of materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services critical to operational success. Working under indirect supervision, you’ll ensure scheduled deliveries align with quality standards and budget expectations. This role blends strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to support production needs and company objectives. You’ll also play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives and uphold ethical purchasing practices.

What you will do:

• Procure goods and services using JIT, blanket POs, and rescheduling strategies

• Analyze ERP/MRP data and production schedules to determine material needs

• Evaluate supplier bids based on total cost of ownership

• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and lead times with suppliers

• Create, amend, and manage purchase orders

• Maintain accurate supplier and material records

• Resolve delivery and invoicing issues with Receiving and Finance

• Track and report procurement and supply chain metrics

• Support sourcing projects, service design, and product lifecycle initiatives

• Collaborate with internal teams on continuous improvement and Lean efforts

• Uphold ethical standards in all purchasing activities

• Perform other duties as assigned

What sets you apart:

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

• Committed to ethical practices and professional growth

• Logical thinker focused on operational efficiency

• Able to work independently and cross-functionally

• ERP/MRP system proficiency in manufacturing environments

• Experience with JIT, blanket POs, and Lean supply chain strategies

• RFQ and PO management expertise

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Skilled in lead time analysis, supplier negotiation and performance tracking

• Data-driven planning and scheduling

Specialized Skills:

Technical Buyer

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs

• Experience managing RFQs for technical components

• Understanding with electromechanical, electronic, and precision mechanical components

• Experience sourcing custom and off-the-shelf parts for regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, defense)

• Familiarity in technical supplier qualification, including capability audits and compliance assessments

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, PCB assembly, and surface treatments

• Ability to collaborate with engineering to align procurement with design intent and product lifecycle

• Strong grasp of material specifications, tolerances, and certifications (e.g., ITAR and AS9100)

• Knowledge of obsolescence management and alternate part sourcing strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience/certification)

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing/planning experience in manufacturing

• Certifications like CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM are a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Competencies:

· Organization

· Navigating Ambiguity

· Collaboration

· Effective Communication

· Attention to Detail

· Action Focus

Physical Requirements:

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and in office setting.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and on the production floor.

Vision: Visual acuity Eyesight 20/25 with or without correction. Will be required to take and pass a color blindness test for visual inspections. Work on computer for long periods of time.

Other: May require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, including assisting co-workers when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite duties. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, and standing, walking, squatting, sitting, and looking at a computer screen for long periods at a time.

U.S. Applicants: EEO/AA Disability/Veteran

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:

Employee shall be fully acquainted with all safety policies and procedures of the company.

DISCLAIMER:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Pay Range $65,000 - $80,000

Shift First Shift