Buyer

Key Responsibilities: Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for electro-mechanical parts including motors, sensors, etc. and other custom or off-the-shelf components. Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions to ensure best value and long-term supplier relationships. Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, and manage delivery schedules to meet production and project deadlines. Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure supplier components meet technical and quality specifications. Maintain accurate records of purchase activity, cost savings, and supplier performance. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, obsolescence, and material shortages. Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring timely procurement of long-lead and prototype components. Verify receipt of materials and authorize payment to vendors. Develop new supply sources as needed, establishing new vendor accounts and credit terms. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with a focus on electro-mechanical components. Experience working in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, or similar). Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement tools. Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and understand engineering change orders (ECOs). Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, RoHS, and REACH compliance preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Background in manufacturing, especially high-mix, low-volume production environments. Experience with international sourcing and global supplier management. Experience with ERP Infor LN.