Purchasing Buyer

Jobot; London (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Purchasing Buyer in London, OH to source and buy automotive components for new model launches, building strong supplier relationships and negotiating to hit cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Ideal candidate has purchasing, supply chain, or engineering background, proficient in MS Office, and ready to grow with a stable manufacturer. This is an on-site, permanent role with a salary range of $56k–$66k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, SCM, Purchasing, Business, or related field.
• 1+ year of purchasing, sales, quality control, or engineering experience.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of supply chain management.
• Strong cost analysis and cost management skills.
• Experience managing customer or supplier relationships.
• Ability to build and present clear, concise proposals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Source and buy automotive components for new model launches.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate to hit cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support purchasing activities.
• Manage supplier performance and lead cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier relationships

Project management

Supply chain

Proposals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Purchasing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchasing Buyer

$56000 - $66000 per year | London, OH | On-site | Permanent

You’ll source and buy automotive components for new model launches, build strong supplier relationships, and negotiate to hit cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, is hiring an experienced Buyer to join its purchasing team. You’ll source and buy automotive components for new model launches, build strong supplier relationships, and negotiate to hit cost, quality, and delivery targets.

If you have a purchasing, supply chain, or engineering background, enjoy negotiating, and want to grow with a stable manufacturer, this is a strong fit.

Why join us?

Our client is a full-service Tier 1 automotive supplier that designs and produces lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Its Central Ohio facility covers lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, quality, assembly, sales, and customer service.

Job Details

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering
• Project management and time management skills
• Working knowledge of supply chain management
• Logic-based negotiation skills
• Strong cost analysis and cost management skills
• Experience managing customer or supplier relationships
• Ability to build and present clear, concise proposals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email

Nice to Have

• Ability to read and analyze drawings
• Experience working on a project team
• Familiarity with international standards and international business
• Familiarity with financial statements

Pay and Benefits

• $56,000 to $66,000 / yr
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.