Buyer

Buyer

Location: Madison, Alabama (AL), US, 35756 Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies build innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPX's very first campus. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic team to fill the position of Buyer for Ingenia. Reporting to the Material Manager, the incumbent will be responsible, alongside the for the procurement of raw materials, components, services, and equipment required for production at our Madison site. They ensure cost optimization and the quality of purchased products while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. They play a key role in supply chain performance and the continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

• Develop and implement the purchasing strategy in line with company objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, lead times, and compliance criteria.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts (price, payment terms, delivery times, warranties, etc.).
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions if necessary.
• Collaborate closely with the production, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to anticipate needs.
• Actively participate in cost reduction and process improvement projects.
• Conduct market and technology monitoring to identify new opportunities or risks.
• Manage supplier disputes and ensure rigorous order tracking.
• Comply with sustainable purchasing policies and regulatory standards.

Skills Profile

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, international trade, logistics, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent command of negotiation techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and the supply chain.
• Proficiency in ERP tools (EPICOR, SAP Oracle, etc.) and office software (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical and forward-thinking skills.
• Autonomous and rigorous.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strategic and results-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.