Automation Buyer I – Project-Based Purchasing

hitachi; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day one

Paid parental leave

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Buyer I to manage project-based purchasing by translating BOM requirements into purchase orders, maintaining ERP data, and expediting materials to support milestones.

You will collaborate with engineering, build teams, and suppliers to resolve shortages, secure on-time delivery, and support cost-effective sourcing. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and ERP/MRP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, IFS) is preferred
• Experience in procurement or sourcing in manufacturing/automation environments would be beneficial
• Ability to interpret BOMs and revision documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas)

Responsibilities

• Translate bill of material (BOM) requirements into accurate and timely purchase orders for mechanical and electrical components
• Validate and maintain up-to-date pricing, lead times, delivery commitments, and supplier acknowledgments within the ERP system
• Monitor open orders and proactively expedite materials to meet project timelines and milestones
• Collaborate with Machine Build, Controls, and cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages
• Support sourcing activities for standard components (fasteners, pneumatics, electrical hardware, safety devices, shop consumables)
• Administer returns, replacements, and RMA processes while resolving invoice deviations and receipt discrepancies
• Partner with ERP Data Specialists to maintain high-quality master data including lead times, MOQ, approved vendors, and part-level documentation
• Assist in obtaining competitive quotations for routine purchases to support cost-effective procurement decisions
• Monitor and report procurement KPIs such as on-time delivery, past-due PO lines, and shortage closure rates

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excel skills

Sourcing

Supplier evaluation

BOM interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Plex

IFS

Excel

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Buyer I to manage project-based purchasing by translating BOM requirements into purchase orders, maintaining ERP data, and expediting materials to support milestones.

You will collaborate with engineering, build teams, and suppliers to resolve shortages, secure on-time delivery, and support cost-effective sourcing. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and ERP/MRP experience is a plus.