Project/Technical Buyer
Core
Manage procurement of standard, machine, and technical parts across product lines and custom projects, ensuring continuous supply and cost-effective sourcing.
Role type
Senior Technical Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production materials, components, and assemblies for marine, defense, and industrial environments
Domain
Manufacturing (Electro-optical, fluid, and high-power electrical systems)
Required skills
Supplier management, RFQ and pricing analysis, ERP (SAP) proficiency, negotiation, cost reduction strategies, supplier performance evaluation, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Manufacturing environment experience, BI tools, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage procurement of standard and custom parts, prepare purchase orders in SAP, drive supplier engagement and RFQs, partner with engineering and finance for on-time sourcing, negotiate complex purchase terms, ensure continuous supply, research cost reduction opportunities, evaluate supplier performance, resolve price/quality/delivery issues, expedite parts, develop supplier relationships, use data to optimize decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC