Buyer Purchasing (supply chain/logistics/manufacturing)..

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.

Will be responsible for purchases merchandise, materials, components, equipment, and/or services; performs a variety of production planning activities required to attain production objectives.

Source and purchase raw materials, metals, weldments, and manufactured components to support production schedules.

Procure outside services including but not limited to machining, fabrication, welding, heat treating, painting/coating, cutting, inspection, and freight/logistics services.

Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to interpret BOMs, drawings, and specifications for both materials and services.

Identify, qualify, and manage material suppliers and service providers with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Issue purchase orders for materials and services, track order status, and resolve shortages, quality issues, or delivery delays.

Monitor inventory levels and support material planning for custom, project-based builds.

Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, technical, and contractual requirements.

Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.

Continuously seek cost savings, alternate suppliers, and supply chain improvements.

Performs duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations.

Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.

Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role.

High school diploma or GED.

Strong ability to convey design concepts and make quality-focused, cost-based decisions.

Time Management: Efficiently manage urgent production needs and deadlines.

Build B2B partnerships for raw materials and tool/die supplies.

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.

Flexible team player committed to clients needs and process improvement.

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

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary Life insurance

1st Shift

Day Shift

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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, job-related physical examination (when required for the position) 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 application, interviewing, hiring or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources.