Manufacturing Buyer: Sourcing & Vendor Partnerships

Crane Company; Brazil (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. is seeking a Buyer to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for our manufacturing operations. The role involves collaborating with staff across departments to fulfill requirements and ensure timely deliveries.

Key duties include processing POs, expediting orders, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost and lead-time improvements while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, HFM and NetSuite preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with staff across departments to fulfill requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost reductions.
• Process purchase orders and track/expedite orders.
• Identify pricing and lead-time improvements.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Prioritization

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

HFM

NetSuite

Job description

Crane Co. is seeking a Buyer to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment for our manufacturing operations. The role involves collaborating with staff across departments to fulfill requirements and ensure timely deliveries.

Key duties include processing POs, expediting orders, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost and lead-time improvements while maintaining strong vendor relationships.