Buyer

Compass Tech International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Tech International in London, OH is seeking a Buyer – Supplier Development to research, source and evaluate automotive components for new model development and trial events. You will coordinate with suppliers on design changes and RFQs, and drive cost improvements through strategic sourcing and negotiations.

The role emphasizes selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability, building lasting relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery across both new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.
• Project management experience.
• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Ability to negotiate based on logic and cost.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and source automotive components for new model development and trial events.
• Identify, assess, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and technical capability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support new model launches and mass production.
• Coordinate with suppliers on engineering design changes throughout trial builds and production implementation.
• Prepare and issue supplier documentation, including contracts, RFQs, and other purchasing documents.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Achieve cost targets through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Manage supplier documentation using quality management systems.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding RFQs, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Create and issue expenses POs in accordance with procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure products meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier relationships

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Buyer – Supplier Development

Location: London, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and source automotive components for new model development and trial events.
• Identify, assess, and select suppliers based on quality, cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and technical capability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support both new model launches and mass production.
• Coordinate with suppliers on engineering design changes throughout trial builds and production implementation.
• Prepare and issue supplier documentation, including contracts, agreements, forecasts, Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Maker Layout Letters, and other purchasing documents.
• Develop, obtain approval for, and execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Achieve new model and mass production cost targets through strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage supplier documentation and records using the Q-Pulse quality management system.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding RFQs, event orders, pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules.
• Create and issue expenses Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procurement procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers throughout the new model development process to ensure products meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering.
• Project management experience
• Time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Supply chain management
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate based on logic
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer/supplier relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present a clear and concise proposal
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications), email, etc.
• Demonstrated strong cost analysis skills

Company Description

About CTI: Compass Tech International (CTI) is dedicated to providing the highest quality Staffing, Recruiting and Managed Services to our customers nationwide, to create greater efficiencies, better results and effective communications to improve their talent access and worker effectiveness while finding solutions for workflow and process improvement.