Buyer

Timken; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken, a global technology leader in engineered bearings, seeks a Buyer in Carson City, NV to direct purchasing activities for materials, equipment, and services. You will evaluate quotations, issue purchase orders, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and value.

Ideal candidates have business administration background, experience in manufacturing purchasing, strong communication, and solid computer skills. Join a team committed to innovation and responsible business practices.

Qualifications

• Business administration background required or strong coursework.
• Experience or exposure to purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal teams.
• Solid computer skills and working knowledge of ERP/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of personnel engaged in purchasing materials, equipment and services.
• Evaluates quotations to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Dispatches and prints pack lists for outside services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer Skills

Education

Business administration

Purchasing in manufacturing

Job description

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CGI is located in Carson City, Nevada, near the Sierra Nevada mountains and 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe. We exceed customer expectations with quality products powering medical and robotics innovation. From precision gears in surgical robots to moon mission components, our work impacts globally. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference. Our success depends on our employees.

Buyer

Position Purpose

Directs activities of personnel engaged in purchasing materials, equipment and supplies in the organization.

Main Responsibilities

Organizes and directs personnel engaged in purchasing materials, supplies, and services. Evaluates quotations to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at competitive prices. Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices. Dispatches and prints pack lists for outside services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Business administration
• Purchasing in manufacturing
• Strong communication
• Computer Skills

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits