Buyer

Manufacturing Buyer

The Buyer will support our manufacturing operations. Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials and outside services required for custom equipment builds, with a strong emphasis on metals, weldments, and manufacturing-related services.

Essential Functions

1. Self-starter with a solid manufacturing background who can operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally. Will be responsible for purchases merchandise, materials, components, equipment, and/or services; performs a variety of production planning activities required to attain production objectives.
2. Source and purchase raw materials, metals, weldments, and manufactured components to support production schedules.
3. Procure outside services including but not limited to machining, fabrication, welding, heat treating, painting/coating, cutting, inspection, and freight/logistics services.
4. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to interpret BOMs, drawings, and specifications for both materials and services.
5. Identify, qualify, and manage material suppliers and service providers with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
6. Issue purchase orders for materials and services, track order status, and resolve shortages, quality issues, or delivery delays.
7. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with vendors and service providers.
8. Coordinate outside processing and subcontracted work to align with production schedules.
9. Monitor inventory levels and support material planning for custom, project-based builds.
10. Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
11. Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.
12. Continuously seek cost savings, alternate suppliers, and supply chain improvements.
13. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
14. Performs duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
15. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
16. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
17. Additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.
18. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role.
• High School diploma or related experience
• Ability to convey design concepts and make quality-focused, cost-based decisions.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage urgent production needs and deadlines.
• Vendor Relations: Build B2B partnerships for raw materials and tool/die supplies.
• Preferred:
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints and AutoCAD designs to evaluate procurement needs.
• Problem Solving: Use critical thinking to forecast issues and implement creative solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexible team player committed to clients needs and process improvement.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated to expanding technical knowledge and on-the-job expertise.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance

Schedule:

• 1st Shift
• Day Shift

About Williams, White & Company:

Established in 1854, the Williams, White & Company name has been synonymous with quality industrial machinery for over a century. Today Williams White, a division of Doerfer Companies, is North America's premier hydraulic press and industrial dryer manufacturer. The Williams White manufacturing operations span 150,000 square feet, offering the unique ability to engineer, design and manufacture the largest in hydraulic press and industrial dryer systems.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Doerfer Companies participates in E-Verify, the federal electronic employment eligibility verification program. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of employment eligibility verification requirements. Upon hire, employees will be required to complete the employment eligibility verification process and provide documentation establishing their identity and authorization to work in the United States.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with Company policy. A copy of the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy is available upon request.

Doerfer Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your position or during the hiring or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources. The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.

Doerfer Companies is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of an individual's race, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), color, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.