Buyer

Work_Industries_jobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Work Industries is seeking a Buyer to support the launch of U.S. manufacturing operations in Charlotte. You will source electrical and mechanical components, manage RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, and build a reliable domestic supply base while collaborating with engineering and global procurement teams.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial purchasing, familiarity with technical drawings, and ERP/MRP experience. Occasional travel to Germany is involved; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years in purchasing/procurement/sourcing in industrial manufacturing or related technical environment.
• Experience buying electrical and/or mechanical components.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, specs, BOMs, and engineering docs.
• Experience with RFQs, pricing, lead times, delivery, and material requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with multiple priorities.
• Comfortable collaborating with engineering, operations, production, and global teams.
• ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electrical and mechanical components for custom equipment.
• Develop U.S. supplier base and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate quotations, support pricing and negotiations.
• Create and manage purchase orders, monitor pricing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to meet specs and requirements.
• Communicate with domestic and international suppliers on pricing, delivery, quality.
• Assist with supplier performance and address cost/delivery issues.
• Monitor material requirements and potential shortages or long lead times.
• Support inventory, production planning, and project schedules.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchasing, pricing, and material data in systems.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed, including Germany training.

Skills

RFQ management

Supplier relations

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Buyer to support the expansion of U.S. manufacturing operations for an established global high-tech manufacturing company. The organization already has a strong North American customer base and significant business in the U.S. and is now expanding its capabilities by establishing manufacturing operations in Charlotte and developing a supporting domestic supply chain.

In this role, you will support the sourcing and procurement of electrical and mechanical components used in highly engineered, custom equipment. You will work closely with engineering, operations, suppliers, and global procurement teams to identify and develop U.S. suppliers, manage purchasing activities, and help establish a reliable domestic supply base to support growing manufacturing operations.

The Buyer will also travel to Germany for training and collaboration with the company's established European operations, gaining firsthand knowledge of its products, components, suppliers, and purchasing processes.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on purchasing professional to play an important role in the growth of a new U.S. manufacturing operation while joining an established international organization with significant existing business in North America.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, and materials used in custom-engineered equipment.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and development of U.S. suppliers as the company expands its domestic supply chain.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and support pricing and commercial negotiations.
• Create and manage purchase orders while monitoring pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and material availability.
• Work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, and production teams to understand technical requirements and ensure materials meet project specifications.
• Communicate directly with domestic and international suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery, quality, and order requirements.
• Assist with supplier performance evaluation and help address quality, cost, and delivery issues.
• Monitor material requirements and proactively identify potential shortages, long lead-time items, and other supply risks.
• Support inventory management, production planning, and project schedules through effective purchasing coordination.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, alternative sourcing, and continuous improvement within purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchasing, pricing, and material information within company systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or buyer experience within industrial manufacturing, custom machinery, automation, special equipment, or a related technical environment.
• Experience purchasing electrical and/or mechanical components used in manufacturing or engineered equipment.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other engineering documentation.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on RFQs, pricing, lead times, delivery, and material requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities and supplier relationships.
• Comfortable collaborating with engineering, operations, production, and global procurement teams.
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Travel

• This position requires occasional domestic and international travel, including travel to Germany for training and collaboration with the company's established European operations.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience between $70,000-$90,000/yr
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution/match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Career growth opportunities within a global technology organization.
• Exposure to advanced engineering projects and highly engineered industrial technologies.
• Collaborative environment working with experienced U.S. and international teams.
• Long-term stability as part of a financially strong international company with more than 100 years of success.