Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Strategic Buyer to join our team in Cleveland, OH.

Boasting over 100 years of groundbreaking contributions to industrial combustion, we stand at the forefront of thermal process engineering and manufacturing across the globe. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge burners and industrial furnaces to installing and servicing combustion systems, we span industries including aluminum, steel, forging, incineration, oil and gas, mineral, paper, glass, and food. Our fusion of innovative energy and expertise yields unparalleled technology, breakthrough products and performance-enhancing solutions. Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and categories to improve quality, delivery, and cost.

Determine method of procurement, including direct purchase, indirect purchase, RFQ, or strategic sourcing initiatives.

Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing fluctuations, and industry risks to support business decisions.

Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while monitoring supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements – all in executing the company's savings objectives.

Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and inventory teams to support production requirements and new product initiatives.

Lead supplier development and onboarding activities including supplier setup within ERP systems – creating suppliers, procuring tooling, monitoring samples, and approving production purchases.

Resolve supplier performance issues and coordinate corrective actions with quality and operations teams.

Support inventory optimization and long-term supply planning activities.

Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and import/export regulations including INCO terms.

Maintain accurate procurement records including contracts, supplier performance data, and purchasing history.

Execute strategy from procurement director and procurement roadmap.

7+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with domestic and international sourcing and importing into the U.Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management concepts and procurement best practices.

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement software platforms.

Ability to read bills of material and manufacturing routings.

Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)

401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

We take care of each other, our customers, and our communities simply because it is the right thing to do.

Collectively, we solve problems for companies around the world and offer the highest quality products and services to make our customers and our workforce successful. Our team is made up of motivated, intelligent and engaged creators who work hard, play hard, and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of fossil fuels.