Buyer

Responsibilities

• Create and carry out purchasing plans for industrial equipment and related materials to meet operational and project demands.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, unit costs, lead times, and service terms to secure favorable business outcomes.
• Evaluate market conditions and vendor results to identify opportunities for savings, improved service, and reduced risk.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and logistics teams to ensure purchased items align with technical requirements and delivery schedules.
• Maintain organized procurement documentation and uphold adherence to internal purchasing standards and company policies.
• Address supplier and supply chain disruptions by troubleshooting delays, shortages, and product quality issues.
• Manage vendor qualification activities, including identifying new suppliers and supporting onboarding for upcoming projects.
• Contribute to procurement budgeting and forecasting efforts by tracking spend and anticipating material needs.
• Prepare weekly project purchasing updates by reviewing bills of materials, presenting new sourcing options, and outlining current challenges.
• Use Excel extensively to analyze purchasing data, monitor activity, and support decision-making outside of an ERP-driven workflow.