Project Buyer

Golden Technology; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Technology is seeking a Project Buyer to join the team in Morrisville, NC. The role focuses on procuring all project-related parts, quoting materials to meet cost and timing targets, and managing RFIs/RFQs throughout development.

Candidates should have 5+ years purchasing experience in mid to high-volume manufacturing, preferably electro-mechanical products, and strong analytical skills. ISO quality systems familiarity is valued, with a collaborative, decisive work style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in mid/high-volume manufacturing, electro-mechanical products preferred.
• Knowledge of economic analysis methods (NPV, IRR, ROI).
• Familiarity with logistics and material requirements planning.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or TS 16949 quality systems requirements.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Participative work style and teamwork.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and priorities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented with initiative.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Basic German/Spanish language skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Procuring all purchased and intercompany parts required for the project during development.
• Quote and source productive materials meeting cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Manage the RFI/RFQ process.
• Ensure competitive analysis of suppliers.
• Lead supplier selection according to organizational instructions.
• Ensure contracts are executed per organizational guidelines.
• Conduct negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery dates and conditions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Sourcing and supplier evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or Engineering

5+ years of purchasing experience in mid/high-volume manufacturing

Job description

Our client is looking for a Project Buyer to join their Team! The Project Buyer will be responsible for the following:

• Procuring all purchased and intercompany parts required in the project during project development.


• Quoting and sourcing productive materials for the project to meet cost, quality and timing targets according to the product development process.


• Manage the RFI/RFQ process.


• Ensure competitive analysis of suppliers.


• Lead supplier selection according organizational instructions.


• Ensure contracts are executed in accordance to organizational instructions.


• Conduct negotiations about quantities, prices, delivery dates and conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Four year Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics Management, or Engineering. OR Two Year Associate Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.


• Five years of purchasing experience with mid to high volume manufacturing. Electro-mechanical products preferred.


• Knowledge of economic analysis methods (NPV, IRR, ROI).


• Familiarity with logistics and material requirements planning.


• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or TS 16949 quality systems requirements.


• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.


• Participative work style, ability to work in a team environment.


• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature.


• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but also be able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.


• Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.


• Results oriented with a high level of initiative.


• Well-developed interpersonal skills.


• Basic German language skills are preferred but not required.


• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is preferred but not required.