Engineering Buyer

Scientific Search; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking an Engineering Buyer for a high-visibility role in Twinsburg, Ohio. You will partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate complex technical requirements into strategic sourcing decisions, driving cost savings and reliability across supplier networks.

You will manage multiple procurement projects, lead supplier audits, and mentor junior team members while collaborating across quality, design, planning, and operations to ensure on-time delivery and

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven technical purchasing and negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of custom make-to-print procurement.
• CPM or CPSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure technical goods and services.
• Translate engineering specs into supplier requirements.
• Manage multiple procurement projects and supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Track cost, quality, delivery, and supplier KPIs.
• Identify market trends and savings opportunities.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Technical purchasing

Negotiation

Make-to-print procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Buyer III – Engineering Buyer

Technical Procurement Specialist

Location: Twinsburg, Ohio

Join my client in a high-impact procurement role where engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain strategy come together. You’ll help turn complex technical requirements into smart sourcing decisions that improve cost, quality, reliability, and production performance.

Why You Should Apply

• High-visibility role partnering directly with engineering and manufacturing
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and cost-saving initiatives
• Work with technically challenging, custom make-to-print products
• Collaborate across quality, design, planning, and operations
• Help mentor and develop junior purchasing talent

What You’ll Be Doing

• Source, negotiate, and procure technical goods and services
• Translate engineering specifications into supplier requirements
• Manage multiple procurement projects and supplier relationships
• Lead supplier audits, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives
• Track cost, quality, delivery, and supplier KPIs
• Identify market trends, risks, innovation, and savings opportunities

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, related field, or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Proven technical purchasing and negotiation expertise
• Knowledge of custom make-to-print procurement
• CPM or CPSM certification preferred