Global Purchasing Lead

Jobot; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top benefits

Fast growing company

Great culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and purchase materials and services for production and operations. You will manage suppliers, execute MRP demand, monitor delivery, and collaborate across functions to ensure material availability and cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities include converting MRP to POs, RFQ management, supplier negotiations, and maintaining contracts. You will drive on-time delivery, manage inventory, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a global

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in purchasing/procurement within manufacturing or assembly.
• ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Epicor, Infor); advanced Excel (pivots, XLOOKUP, analytics).
• Knowledge of MRP logic, BOM structures, and basic cost breakdowns
• Incoterms, commercial terms, and negotiation fundamentals
• Supplier management and quality processes
• Three-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) and AP alignment

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP requirements into purchase orders for assigned commodities.
• Source new suppliers for cost, quality, and lead time improvements.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, quote comparisons, and negotiation summaries.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, volume agreements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review and maintain supplier contracts, LTAs, and pricing agreements.
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance for delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews as required.
• Resolve chronic supply issues, expedite needs, and capacity constraints.
• Work with Supplier Quality on NCRs, PPAPs, corrective actions, and quality escalations.
• Evaluate supply risk (financial, capacity, geographical) and implement mitigation plans.
• Issue, update, and release purchase orders ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive PO acknowledgments, lead-time validation, and on-time delivery (OTD).
• Manage aging, past-due orders, and materials shortage lists.
• Support logistics with ASN accuracy, freight planning, and carrier instructions.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP master data: lead times, MOQ, prices, sourcing rules.
• Track and manage PPV for assigned commodities.
• Support annual/quarterly cost-down programs.
• Evaluate safety stock and inventory strategies with planning.
• Reduce premium freight, excess inventory, and slow-moving/obsolete material.
• Partner with Planning to resolve schedule impacts and material constraints.
• Work with Engineering on new parts, design changes, and ECR/ECN implementation.
• Align with Finance/AP on invoice holds, tax issues, and reconciliation.
• Communicate supply risk, recovery plans, and ETAs to Operations and Customer Service.
• Follow SOX/ISO/IATF or internal purchasing controls and approval workflows.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for audit readiness.
• Participate in Kaizen events or Lean initiatives to reduce process waste.
• Help improve purchasing workflows, tools, templates, and reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Epicor

Infor

Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Buyer to source, negotiate, and purchase materials and services for production and operations. You will manage suppliers, execute MRP demand, monitor delivery, and collaborate across functions to ensure material availability and cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities include converting MRP to POs, RFQ management, supplier negotiations, and maintaining contracts. You will drive on-time delivery, manage inventory, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a global