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Adecco Permanent Recruitment

Technical Buyer

Adecco Permanent Recruitment, Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States

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Technical Buyer – Automation & Control Systems This role is ideal for a technically savvy Buyer with hands-on experience sourcing automation, controls, and electrical components. You will be responsible for procuring critical materials that support complex industrial and automation systems, working closely with engineering and operations to ensure quality, availability, and cost effectiveness.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in

Engineering

(preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in automation and control systems procurement

Direct industry buying experience for automation, controls, and electrical components

Strong technical understanding of industrial automation and control system hardware

Experience sourcing power distribution components, including wire, switches, panels, and related electrical materials

Purchasing experience with automation and control system hardware, such as I/O modules, VFDs, HMIs, touchscreens, operator interfaces, servo motors, motor starters, and soft‑starts

Experience sourcing sensors and instrumentation, including proximity sensors, limit switches, photoeyes, pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, and level sensors, encoders, position sensors, feedback devices, instrumentation tubing, fittings, and calibration equipment

Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier management skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams

U.S. citizenship required , with the ability to obtain

Secret clearance

(clearance application and costs covered)

What You Will Do

Source and purchase automation, controls, electrical, and instrumentation components to support engineering and manufacturing needs

Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure accurate material selection

Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on‑time delivery

Support new projects and ongoing operations by securing critical raw materials and components

Analyze market trends, lead times, and supply risks to proactively mitigate disruptions

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations

Support clearance‑related requirements as needed for classified or sensitive programs

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up‑to‑date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron at timothy.dameron@adeccona.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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