Procurement Buyer

In-finite Search Solutions; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

In-finite Search Solutions in Ohio is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support the Materials Manager in capital equipment production. You will source, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and competitive pricing.

Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, PO management, supplier communication, cost analysis, and continuous improvement. The role requires reading engineering drawings, BOMs, and strong ERP/MRP and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand BOM structures.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing — Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers capable of supporting capital-equipment production, balancing cost, quality, and lead-time requirements.
• Purchase order management — Issue, track, and manage POs for raw materials, fabricated components, tooling, and outsourced services.
• Supplier communication — Maintain daily communication with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery schedules, order status, and capacity availability.
• Cost analysis — Review quotes, negotiate pricing, and analyze cost drivers to support competitive purchasing decisions.
• Inventory coordination — Work with inventory and production teams to ensure materials arrive on time and align with build schedules for large capital-equipment projects.
• Technical collaboration — Partner with engineering to interpret drawings, specifications, and BOM requirements for new builds and revisions.
• Supplier performance tracking — Monitor supplier quality, delivery accuracy, and responsiveness; elevate issues and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Expediting — Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent production delays and support project timelines.
• Documentation accuracy — Maintain accurate records of POs, quotes, supplier agreements, and material certifications.
• Continuous improvement — Identify opportunities to reduce cost, shorten lead times, and improve supply chain reliability.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We have an awesome manufacturing company in the Capital Equipment Space that is looking for a Procurement Buyer to assist the Materials Manager. This is a great place to work and small family-owned company.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing — Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers capable of supporting capital-equipment production, balancing cost, quality, and lead-time requirements.
• Purchase order management — Issue, track, and manage POs for raw materials, fabricated components, tooling, and outsourced services.
• Supplier communication — Maintain daily communication with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery schedules, order status, and capacity availability.
• Cost analysis — Review quotes, negotiate pricing, and analyze cost drivers to support competitive purchasing decisions.
• Inventory coordination — Work with inventory and production teams to ensure materials arrive on time and align with build schedules for large capital-equipment projects.
• Technical collaboration — Partner with engineering to interpret drawings, specifications, and BOM requirements for new builds and revisions.
• Supplier performance tracking — Monitor supplier quality, delivery accuracy, and responsiveness; elevate issues and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Expediting — Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent production delays and support project timelines.
• Documentation accuracy — Maintain accurate records of POs, quotes, supplier agreements, and material certifications.
• Continuous improvement — Identify opportunities to reduce cost, shorten lead times, and improve supply chain reliability.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of procurement or buying experience in manufacturing (capital equipment preferred)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand BOM structures
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail