Industrial Buyer

Shift: Day 1st shift Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Who we are

Leading manufacturer of metal forming solutions that serves various industrial sectors.

Industrial Buyer Role

The Industrial Buyer manages the procurement of raw materials, specialized equipment, and fabricated components necessary for machinery production. This position exists to secure the best possible product cost and quality by evaluating suppliers and utilizing engineering blueprints to guide purchasing decisions.

Industrial Buyer Responsibilities

• Sources raw materials, specialized equipment, fabricated parts, tooling, and components for machinery production using engineering drawings and specifications

• Partners with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings and align on Bill of Materials requirements

• Engages suppliers to gather detailed product and service information, including pricing, lead times, and availability

• Assesses vendor performance against lean production demands to secure on-time delivery of accurate quantities while upholding quality standards

• Identifies optimal procurement strategies, weighing options such as direct sourcing versus competitive bidding

• Generates purchase orders and bid solicitations while managing accurate order entry in procurement systems

• Supports new product initiatives by contributing parts forecasting, material sourcing assessments, cost breakdowns, and component viability reviews

• Manages procurement data within digital systems, tracking purchased items, pricing, delivery performance, quality metrics, and inventory levels

• Collaborates with quality, operations, and supplier teams to investigate nonconforming materials and implement corrective measures

• Drives order fulfillment and delivery timelines to keep production schedules on track

• Develops and expands the supplier base to achieve cost reductions and elevate vendor performance

• Coordinates with the accounting team to resolve invoice discrepancies, facilitate prepayment requirements, and onboard new suppliers

Industrial Buyer Reporting Relationships

The Industrial Buyer reports directly to the VP of Operations and does not have any direct reports.

About You

• Holds a High School diploma or equivalent

• Possesses 8-10 years of professional purchasing experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment

• Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and blueprints

• Displays the ability to adjust and change priorities quickly as production needs shift

• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills when interacting with internal teams and external vendors

• Shows extensive proficiency with computers including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrates experience maintaining computerized procurement records and material planning systems

• Utilizes strong negotiation skills to initiate cost-reduction measures and establish strategic supplier relationships

Next Steps

If being professional and adaptable describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This role primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, and walk.

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