Procurement Buyer

We have an awesome manufacturing company in the Capital Equipment Space that is looking for a Procurement Buyer to assist the Materials Manager. This is a great place to work and small family-owned company.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing - Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers capable of supporting capital equipment production, balancing cost, quality, and lead time requirements.
• Purchase order management - Issue, track, and manage POs for raw materials, fabricated components, tooling, and outsourced services.
• Supplier communication - Maintain daily communication with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery schedules, order status, and capacity availability.
• Cost analysis - Review quotes, negotiate pricing, and analyze cost drivers to support competitive purchasing decisions.
• Inventory coordination - Work with inventory and production teams to ensure materials arrive on time and align with build schedules for large capital equipment projects.
• Technical collaboration - Partner with engineering to interpret drawings, specifications, and BOM requirements for new builds and revisions.
• Supplier performance tracking - Monitor supplier quality, delivery accuracy, and responsiveness; escalate issues and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Expediting - Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent production delays and support project timelines.
• Documentation accuracy - Maintain accurate records of POs, quotes, supplier agreements, and material certifications.
• Continuous improvement - Identify opportunities to reduce cost, shorten lead times, and improve supply chain reliability.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing (capital equipment preferred)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand BOM structures
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail