Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Training opportunities

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Buyer to source, estimate, and purchase from our vendor base. The role includes negotiating pricing and contracts to ensure competitive pricing and delivery times for projects, while coordinating with multiple internal departments.

You will review customer service and project requirements, issue PO's, evaluate quotes, and seek cost-saving opportunities. The position requires collaboration with engineering and sales teams and may involve vendor site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or business administration is required.
• One plus year of related experience, preferably in metals industry, is preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork and independent work capability is expected.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements from customer service, project management, and purchasing to ensure sourcing support and place purchase orders timely.
• Request and evaluate quotes from vendors to determine best sourcing options.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities within purchasing responsibilities.
• Understand customer requirements (CAD drawings) to optimize quality, price, and delivery.
• Monitor vendors to improve on-time delivery.
• Resolve warranty claims with vendors.
• Execute sourcing activities in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Facilitate resolution of quality issues with vendors as they arise.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with internal engineering groups to address drawing questions.
• Work with Technical Sales Support, Quality, Sales, project management, engineering and other departments.
• Conduct vendor site visits from the commercial side as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Buyer to source, estimate, and purchase from our vendor base. The role includes negotiating pricing and contracts to ensure competitive pricing and delivery times for projects, while coordinating with multiple internal departments.

You will review customer service and project requirements, issue PO's, evaluate quotes, and seek cost-saving opportunities. The position requires collaboration with engineering and sales teams and may involve vendor site visits.