Procurement Lead: Machining & Fabrication

French Oil Mill Machinery Company; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

French Oil Mill Machinery Company in Piqua, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer to procure raw materials, machined components, castings, and outsourced services for custom industrial equipment. You will read drawings, collaborate with engineering and production, and qualify machine shops to meet production needs.

You will evaluate quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, manage supplier performance, and maintain ERP records.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of purchasing or sourcing in a machine shop, job shop, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing machined components, castings, forgings, fabrications, steel, and other industrial materials.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate effectively with suppliers regarding technical requirements.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Source raw materials, machined components, castings, fabrications, and outsourced manufacturing services
• Identify, evaluate, and develop machine shops, fabrication shops, foundries, and other manufacturing suppliers to support production requirements
• Solicit and evaluate quotes, negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to review drawings, specifications, and sourcing requirements
• Manage supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies and vendor relationships to support changing production demands
• Generate purchase orders, maintain supplier records, and manage procurement activity within the ERP system
• Expedite critical materials and resolve supplier-related issues affecting production schedules

Skills

Purchasing experience

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Read drawings

ERP systems

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Job description

French Oil Mill Machinery Company in Piqua, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer to procure raw materials, machined components, castings, and outsourced services for custom industrial equipment. You will read drawings, collaborate with engineering and production, and qualify machine shops to meet production needs.

You will evaluate quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, manage supplier performance, and maintain ERP records.