Buyer

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.

Essential Functions

1. Self-starter with a solid manufacturing background who can operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally. Will be responsible for purchases merchandise, materials, components, equipment, and/or services; performs a variety of production planning activities required to attain production objectives.
2. Source and purchase raw materials, metals, weldments, and manufactured components to support production schedules.
3. Procure outside services including but not limited to machining, fabrication, welding, heat treating, painting/coating, cutting, inspection, and freight/logistics services.
4. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to interpret BOMs, drawings, and specifications for both materials and services.
5. Identify, qualify, and manage material suppliers and service providers with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
6. Issue purchase orders for materials and services, track order status, and resolve shortages, quality issues, or delivery delays.
7. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with vendors and service providers.
8. Coordinate outside processing and subcontracted work to align with production schedules.
9. Monitor inventory levels and support material planning for custom, project-based builds.
10. Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality, technical, and contractual requirements.
11. Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.
12. Continuously seek cost savings, alternate suppliers, and supply chain improvements.
13. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
14. Performs duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations.
15. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
16. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
17. Additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.
18. Additional duties as assigned.