Buyer III
Core
Sourcing and purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services for manufacturing operations while managing supplier relationships and ensuring quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Machined, fabricated, welded, and engineered components for manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost-reduction initiatives, manufacturing process understanding, technical drawing interpretation, ERP/MRP data analysis, supplier audit and evaluation, spend analysis
Preferred skills
Supplier development, vendor qualification, cross-functional collaboration, independent initiative
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Syteline, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Review requisitions and analyze items for quantity, specifications, and delivery; interact with subcontractors for fabricated and machined components; identify alternate sourcing and negotiate favorable terms; use technical drawings to discuss requirements with vendors; determine best sourcing options and prepare purchase orders; perform follow-up on orders to ensure vendor compliance; support supplier development programs and conduct audits; generate reports and analyze ERP data including KPIs; discuss defective goods with quality control and vendors to determine corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
