Buyer

NPAworldwide; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing team. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, selection, negotiations, and ensuring materials meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing purchasing experience, preferably with metal stamping or tool & die operations, and is adept at driving cost improvements and supplier performance using Lean methods and data‑driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal stamping, assembly, or tool & die.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• CPSM certification preferred.
• Lean Practitioner experience or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement for production materials and services.
• Lead supplier selection; evaluate based on cost, quality, capacity, delivery.
• Analyze quotations; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times.
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Track supplier performance with scorecards and KPIs.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives using Lean tools.
• Partner with Engineering to set supplier criteria and verify capabilities.
• Support investigations into supplier quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain pricing, lead times, MOQs, and terms in Material Master.
• Review weekly part-shortage reports.
• Support annual material cost reviews.
• Contribute to end-to-end supply chain improvements; reduce waste.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Structured problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a well-established automotiveand heavy industrial manufacturer, is seeking a Buyer to join their Purchasing team in Spartanburg, SC. This position will be responsible for supplier sourcing and selection, negotiations, supplier performance, cost improvement, and ensuring materials and services meet requirements for quality, cost, capacity, and delivery. The ideal candidate brings purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to metal stamping, assembly, and/or tool & die operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for assigned production materials and services.
• Lead supplier selection and evaluate new and existing suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, delivery, and overall capability.
• Analyze supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times, and purchasing conditions.
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers to strengthen the supply base.
• Track supplier performance through scorecards, KPIs, and supplier rankings and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and structured problem‑solving tools.
• Partner with Engineering and technical teams to establish supplier selection criteria and verify supplier process capabilities.
• Support investigations involving supplier quality, delivery, or other significant supply-chain issues.
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and commercial terms within the Material Master.
• Review and address weekly part‑shortage reports.
• Support annual material cost reviews and ensure accurate material standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the end‑to‑end supply chain, including identifying opportunities to reduce waste and automate non‑value‑added activities.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams across Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal stamping, assembly, and/or tool & die.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong understanding of structured problem‑solving tools and techniques.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers from a commercial, quality, manufacturing, and operational perspective.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPSM certification preferred.
• Lean Practitioner experience or certification preferred.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Join an established manufacturing operation serving demanding industrial and automotive markets.
• Take ownership of supplier sourcing, negotiation, performance, and improvement activities.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Play an active role in improving supplier performance and strengthening the company's supply base.
• Opportunity to drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 80000

Salary Max : $ 100000

Currency Type : USD