Buyer III - Engineering Buyer - 26-BTG-966

Bird; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird in Solon, OH is seeking an Engineering Buyer to drive procurement of technical goods and services essential to engineering and manufacturing. You will translate project requirements into procurement strategies, work with engineers and production teams, and manage supplier relationships and audits to achieve cost efficiencies and quality goals.

The role requires a strong technical background, exceptional negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience required.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience, with proven track record in technical capacity.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization and procurement technology for custom make‑to‑print operations.

Responsibilities

• Promote Bird Family Values through actions – Trust, Innovation, Teamwork, Achievement, and Accountability.
• Explain key concepts of the Quality Policy, Quality Goals, and complete requirements from ISO 900. Work with engineering and project teams to understand and communicate technical requirements to suppliers.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and translate them to procurement criteria for suppliers.
• Negotiate to drive cost savings and foster long‑term supplier relationships.
• Project Management: manage multiple procurement projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑Solving: address supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or changing project requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: build rapport with diverse teams and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement within the supply chain.
• Monitor market trends and tech advances for cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Collaborate cross departmentally with quality, engineering, and design teams on procurement initiatives.
• Oversee supplier audits and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance and ethical sourcing.
• Track and report KPIs such as cost savings and supplier performance.
• Some travel to suppliers is required.
• 1 (Quality Management Systems) training.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Supply chain optimization

Procurement technology

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Solon, OH, US

Salary Range: $66,608.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Engineering Buyer is primarily responsible for the acquisition of technical goods and services that are vital to the engineering and manufacturing processes. While the role shares some commonalities with general procurement, like working on sustaining supply chain projects, it stands apart due to its requirement for a strong technical understanding of product specifications, supplier capabilities, and market trends. This position will work closely with engineers, project managers, and production teams to translate project requirements into procurement strategies and contracts.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS / SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1.Promote the Bird Family Values through your actions – Trust, Innovation, Teamwork, Achievement and Accountability.
2. 2.Be able to explain key concepts of the Quality Policy, Quality Goals, and complete requirements from ISO 900 Work with engineering and project teams to understand and communicate technical requirements to suppliers.
3. 3.Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements. Translate complex specifications into clear procurement criteria and communicate these to suppliers.
4. 4.Strong negotiation skills, driving efficiencies and creating cost savings, with a focus on win-win outcomes and long‑term supplier relationships.
5. 5.Project Management: Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
6. 6.Problem‑Solving: Resourceful and resilient in overcoming challenges relating to supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or shifting project requirements.
7. 7.Interpersonal Skills: Builds rapport and trust with diverse teams and suppliers from various backgrounds and cultures.
8. 8.Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
9. 9.Monitor market trends and technological advances relevant to specific product categories, identifying opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation.
10. 10.Work closely with other buyers and planners as well as mentoring and training junior buyers.
11. 11.Collaborate cross departmentally with various teams like quality, engineering, and design teams on high‑impact, procurement initiatives.
12. 12.Oversee supplier audits and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with the company’s standards for custom and project‑based production.
13. 13.Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
14. 14.Track and report on KPIs such as cost savings, supplier delivery performance, and supplier quality.
15. 15.Some travel to suppliers is required.
16. 16.1 (Quality Management Systems) training.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED (must have all)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience required
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience, with proven track record in technical capacity.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization and procurement technology for custom make‑to‑print operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Able to use phone; communicate using speech; hearing and vision skills; sit or stand for moderate periods