Purchasing Buyer

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sourcing Leader to drive supplier selection, cost, quality, and timeline management for new products. This role partners with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers to mitigate risks and negotiate agreements.

You will work in a hybrid environment (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with typical hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, offering complex challenges and cross-functional impact across product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience is valued over exact years.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
• Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.

Skills

New Product Development

Technical Sourcing

Cost management

Supplier contracts

Cross-Functional Leadership

Engineering collaboration

Procurement projects

Risk mitigation

Should Cost

Cost targets

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Hours: Typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)

Hybrid

3 days onsite/2 days remote

Must-Have Skills

New Product Development / Technical Sourcing

Cost, quality, and timeline management

Supplier agreements and contracts

Cross-Functional Leadership

Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers

Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks

Cost targets

Should Cost analysis/tools

Financial decision-making for sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Required Experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Experience is more important than the exact number of years

Ideal Candidate

Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.

Summary:

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.

Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.

Education/Experience

Bachelors degree in finance or a related business field required o 10+ years finance related experience required

CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)