Buyer - Distribution and Manufacturing

Triad Technologies, LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buyer position at Triad Technologies, LLC sources, purchases, and manages materials and services to support operations. You own supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and drive cost savings while meeting quality, delivery, and inventory targets.

You will collaborate with Operations, Sales, Inventory Management, and Finance to develop sourcing strategies, qualify new suppliers, resolve escalations, and maintain strong supplier relationships for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 3–5 years buying experience.
• Strong organizational skills and independent work ability.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical with data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excel proficiency and MS Office skills.
• Customer-service oriented with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, and manage materials, products, and services.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze costs and develop supplier strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations to optimize cost, quality, delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Inventory, and Finance on sourcing.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve competitiveness.
• Escalate and resolve supply chain issues affecting operations.
• Review and process purchase orders; resolve discrepancies.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Prophet21

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, products, and services needed to support business operations. The Buyer owns supplier performance, negotiates pricing and terms, conducts cost and commodity analysis, develops supplier strategies, resolves escalated supplier issues and drives cost savings. This role works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are purchased at the best value while meeting quality, delivery, and inventory requirements.

• Manage supplier performance related to delivery, capacity, quality, and invoicing issues; develop and execute corrective action plans. Utilize critical thinking, data analysis, and root cause problem-solving methodologies to develop and execute effective supplier recovery and improvement plans
• Drive inventory optimization and long-term sourcing strategies by conducting comprehensive cost analysis and participate in demand forecasting for assigned commodities
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Inventory Management, and Finance to develop sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier capabilities, and obtain competitive quotes
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve competitiveness, mitigate risk, and support business needs
• Escalate and resolve supply chain issues that may negatively impact operations, customer service, inventory levels, or business performance
• Review and process purchase and transfer requirements to support inventory and operational needs
• Manage purchase orders and resolve delivery, pricing, and invoicing discrepancies
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive alignment, improve communication, and support operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or equivalent or three to five years of progressive Purchasing/Buying experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Excellent negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong customer-service focus when collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing demands
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute initiatives
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, self-motivated approach to work
• Knowledge of fluid power products or industrial supplies a plus
• Prophet21 or familiarity with procurement-based systems preferred
• ISM certification (CPSM, CPSD, CPM, or APSM) a plus