Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the strategic sourcing of qualified vendors, negotiating both annual agreements and one-time deals, executing purchase orders, and building and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) pricing Manage sourcing for commodities including Machined and Fabricated Parts, Electrical Components, Pumps, Enclosures, Power Transmission Parts, Heat Exchangers, and other commercial-type parts Build a qualified vendor base while continually expanding industry expertise Conduct supplier prequalification and surveillance audits Ensure on-time delivery of parts to support production, including management of the open purchase order report Manage freight agreements for parcel, FTL, and LTL carriers, including scheduling truck shipments from the Mason, Ohio facility with selected carriers Resolve invoice discrepancies Attend weekly production meetings Serve as the purchasing point of contact for assigned business divisions Oversee supply chain and purchase order management Perform additional duties as assigned by manager COMPETENCIES / POSITION REQUIREMENTS 4-year degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, Supply Chain) preferred.

Basic familiarity with mechanical drawings Strong cross-functional communication skills, detail-oriented, proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work effectively under pressure Experience working with ERP systems Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently Relo assistance is not available.