Onsite Strategic Buyer — Sourcing & Cost-Savings Pro

Graham Personnel Services; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

Employee referral bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Generous paid time off

Nine company-paid holidays

Education assistance

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to expand purchasing,S

Job summary

Graham Personnel Services is seeking a strategic Buyer for our client in Graham, NC. This 100% onsite, direct‑hire opportunity focuses on sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance to deliver cost savings and reliable supply for OEM‑style operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management, service, and operations teams to keep projects moving, manage ERP purchasing, and build strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of direct purchasing experience, preferably within an OEM environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Accounting, or Logistics preferred; military experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and negotiations for components, equipment, and supplies to achieve best value.
• Drive cost savings while maintaining quality and on‑time delivery.
• Enter accurate purchase orders in the ERP system with pricing and ship dates.
• Expedite materials, prioritize suppliers, and communicate delivery updates to project teams.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs like on‑time delivery, PO accuracy, and backlog; drive corrective actions.
• Support project sourcing with engineering and project teams.
• Improve purchasing processes and documentation for efficiency and accuracy.
• Address supplier defects and coordinate returns for nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share best practices and achieve goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost savings

Communication

Organization

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Graham Personnel Services is seeking a strategic Buyer for our client in Graham, NC. This 100% onsite, direct‑hire opportunity focuses on sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance to deliver cost savings and reliable supply for OEM‑style operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management, service, and operations teams to keep projects moving, manage ERP purchasing, and build strong supplier relationships.