Buyer III

Federal Mfg; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartelt Packaging, part of ProMach, seeks an experienced Buyer to source materials, manage supplier relations, and negotiate quotes for manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes evaluating technical drawings, crafting purchase orders, and driving on-time delivery while optimizing cost and quality.

The successful candidate will apply ERP/MRP expertise, supplier audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance to sustain procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings, specs, tolerances, and sourcing.
• ERP/MRP systems proficiency; Microsoft Office and data analysis experience; Syteline is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze procurement metrics and supplier performance to support sourcing decisions.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, evaluations, and development activities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Certifications CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions in ERP; analyzes quantities, specs, and delivery requirements; sources and quotes items.
• Interacts with subcontractors to purchase fabricated, machined, and welded components.
• Identifies alternate sourcing; negotiates quotes on favorable terms; assesses supplier capabilities.
• Discusses technical requirements with vendors using drawings, tolerances, finishes.
• Evaluates quotations and supplier agreements; prepares purchase orders following guidelines.
• Follows up on orders to ensure vendor compliance with delivery dates and quality.
• Supports supplier development; conducts visits and audits to qualify vendors.
• Generates ERP data reports and analyzes procurement KPIs; maintains purchase orders.
• Discusses defective goods with inspection and vendors to determine root cause and corrective action.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

ERP/MRP proficiency

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Communication skills

Certifications CPSM/CSCP/CPIM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you’re creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.

At ProMach, you’ll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

_ Do we have your attention? _ Keep reading.

Bartelt Packaging is seeking an experienced Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services needed for Bartelt manufacturing operations. This role manages supplier relationships, obtains and negotiates quotes, analyzes technical specifications and drawings, issues purchase orders, and ensures vendors meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations. This position also supports supplier development initiatives, conducts vendor evaluations and audits, monitors procurement performance through ERP data analysis, resolves purchasing and invoicing issues.

Does this work interest you?

• Reviews requisitions for materials within ERP system; analyze each item for quantity, specifications and delivery requirements; develops and investigates sources; issues request for quotation for those items not covered by existing arrangements.

• Interacts with subcontractors to purchase fabricated, machined and welded components.

• Identifies alternate sourcing if needed based on quality, price and delivery; contacts potential suppliers and negotiates to obtain quotes on most favorable terms; may investigate suppliers’ capabilities to furnish materials, finished parts or services.

• Uses technical drawings, discusses technical requirements with vendors such as dimensions, tolerances, finishes and other aspects of manufacturing.

• Determines the best sourcing option by evaluating quotations, existing supplier agreements, and approved purchasing procedures. Interviews vendor representatives, prepares purchase orders in accordance with company authorization guidelines, and negotiates favorable pricing while balancing quality, delivery schedules, and business requirements.

• Performs follow-up work on orders to ensure vendor compliance with terms of purchase especially deliver dates and quantity/quality.

• Supports the Company’s supplier development program; conducts supplier visits and audits to qualify vendors; evaluates vendor performance based on personal knowledge of quality, prices, service and delivery as well as feed back from the shop floor, receiving and engineering.

• Generates reports and conducts analyses of ERP system data including key performance indicators; maintains procurement records by purchase orders.

• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering , or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving machined, fabricated, welded, or engineered components.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives/

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, specifications, tolerances, and component sourcing.

• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems , Microsoft Office applications, and procurement-related data analysis and reporting. Experience with Syteline is a plus.

• Proven ability to analyze procurement metrics, supplier performance, and spend data to support sourcing decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience conducting supplier audits, vendor evaluations, and supplier development activities to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance functions.

• Self-motivated professional who works independently, leads sourcing initiatives, and serves as a trusted procurement resource for the organization.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM are preferred.

What’s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

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Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.