Buyer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is hiring a Buyer for a growing production operation supporting high-tech, energy, and infrastructure markets. You will source materials, equipment, services, and supplies for manufacturing, collaborating with internal teams to optimize costs and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, contract execution, and risk management, with visibility across projects and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency with SAP and familiarity with Power BI or similar tools.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract execution skills.
• Experience supporting construction or capital project purchasing is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing efforts including supplier identification, contract negotiations, and market research.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor industry trends, pricing changes, and external risks that may impact procurement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing strategies with operational goals.
• Support capital projects with strategic sourcing and contracting.
• Use SAP and Power BI to improve procurement visibility and drive data-informed decisions.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and ethical procurement practices.
• Integrate sustainability and risk management into supplier strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing and supply chain operations.

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

This is an opportunity to take your career to the next level with a company at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing and industrial innovation. We’re hiring a Buyer for a growing production operation supporting high-tech, energy, and infrastructure markets.

As a Buyer, you’ll play a key role in sourcing materials, equipment, services, and supplies that support manufacturing operations. You’ll work closely with internal teams to evaluate needs, manage supplier performance, and ensure smooth, cost-effective purchasing. This role offers the chance to expand your impact across the business, take on high-visibility projects, and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing efforts including supplier identification, contract negotiations, and market research.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor industry trends, pricing changes, and external risks that may impact procurement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align purchasing strategies with operational goals.
• Support capital projects with strategic sourcing and contracting.
• Use SAP and Power BI to improve procurement visibility and drive data-informed decisions.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and ethical procurement practices.
• Integrate sustainability and risk management into supplier strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing and supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency with SAP and familiarity with Power BI or similar tools.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract execution skills.
• Experience supporting construction or capital project purchasing is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project coordination abilities.

This is a high-impact role with room to grow, offering the opportunity to join a company investing in long-term infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability. The position includes a competitive salary, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.