Senior Technical Buyer - Power Systems (Hybrid)

Primary Talent Partners, LLC; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month contract in Columbus, IN. The role focuses on purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, and services, with a hybrid schedule and an hourly pay rate.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and certifications such as CPSM/CPPM/CPP. Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience (experience more important than exact years).
• CPSM/CPPM/CPP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

Skills

New Product Development

Technical Sourcing

Supplier selection

Product development support

Cost, quality, timeline management

Supplier Negotiation

Vendor negotiations

Supplier agreements and contracts

Cross-Functional Leadership

Working with Engineering, Procurement,

Risk Management

Cost targets

Should Cost analysis/tools

Financial Decision-making for sourcing

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Primary Talent Partners is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month contract in Columbus, IN. The role focuses on purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, and services, with a hybrid schedule and an hourly pay rate.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and certifications such as CPSM/CPPM/CPP. Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management is essential.