Buyer

Buyer

Location: Twinsburg, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility available after training

Position Overview

Our client is currently looking for a Buyer to join their purchasing team in the Twinsburg, OH area. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of sourcing activities, develop supplier relationships, and support purchasing initiatives within a growing manufacturing organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with suppliers, evaluating pricing, negotiating agreements, and identifying opportunities to improve purchasing costs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities for new and existing manufacturing projects.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, capabilities, quality, and delivery performance.
• Prepare and distribute requests for quotation (RFQs), review proposals, and recommend sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, purchasing terms, and supplier agreements.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to support reliable material availability and long-term purchasing objectives.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and other internal departments to address purchasing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and work through issues involving pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Support purchasing initiatives involving production materials and components.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with supplier RFQs, pricing analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple sourcing projects and communicating with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience purchasing steel, fasteners, or other production commodities is a plus.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Direct hire opportunity with an established manufacturing organization.
• Hybrid schedule flexibility following initial training.
• Opportunity to manage sourcing projects and contribute to purchasing decisions.
• Exposure to new product initiatives, including the electric vehicle market.
• Three weeks of PTO and a 401(k) match.