Strategic Buyer

Graham Personnel Services; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

Employee referral bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Generous paid time off

Nine company-paid holidays

Education assistance

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to expand purchasing,S

Job summary

Graham Personnel Services is seeking a strategic Buyer for our client in Graham, NC. This 100% onsite, direct‑hire opportunity focuses on sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance to deliver cost savings and reliable supply for OEM‑style operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management, service, and operations teams to keep projects moving, manage ERP purchasing, and build strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of direct purchasing experience, preferably within an OEM environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Accounting, or Logistics preferred; military experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and negotiations for components, equipment, and supplies to achieve best value.
• Drive cost savings while maintaining quality and on‑time delivery.
• Enter accurate purchase orders in the ERP system with pricing and ship dates.
• Expedite materials, prioritize suppliers, and communicate delivery updates to project teams.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Monitor KPIs like on‑time delivery, PO accuracy, and backlog; drive corrective actions.
• Support project sourcing with engineering and project teams.
• Improve purchasing processes and documentation for efficiency and accuracy.
• Address supplier defects and coordinate returns for nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share best practices and achieve goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost savings

Communication

Organization

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Strategic Buyer/ BuyerGraham, NC (100% onsite) Direct Hire ($70,000-$85,000)

Graham Personnel Services is looking for a talented, motivated, and results-driven Buyer to join our client’s team! We believe successful businesses are built by great people, and our client’s culture is grounded in people, integrity, and excellence. In this role, you’ll play a key part in our supply chain operations by driving strategic sourcing initiatives, improving supplier performance, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and supporting projects from sourcing through execution. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, project management, service, and operations teams to keep projects moving and ensure business needs are met. If you enjoy solving challenges, negotiating with suppliers, and making a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead purchasing and negotiations: Source and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms for components, equipment, and supplies to achieve the best value for the business.


• Drive cost savings: Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining quality, reliability, and on‑time delivery.


• Manage purchase orders: Enter accurate purchase orders into the ERP system, including pricing, account information, and expected ship dates.


• Keep projects on track: Proactively expedite materials, prioritize suppliers, resolve supply challenges, and communicate delivery updates to project managers, service, and operations teams.


• Build strong supplier partnerships: Develop relationships with key suppliers, evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity, and identify new sourcing opportunities.


• Improve supplier performance: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including on‑time delivery, purchase order backlog, PO accuracy, and premium freight, and drive corrective actions where needed.


• Support project sourcing: Partner with engineering and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, serving as a key point of contact for supplier‑related activities.


• Strengthen purchasing processes: Improve purchasing procedures, documentation, and controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.


• Drive quality improvements: Address supplier defects, resolve material issues, and coordinate the return of nonconforming materials within 48 hours.


• Collaborate across the business: Work closely with internal stakeholders and fellow Project Buyers to share best practices, resolve challenges, and achieve common goals.

What You’ll Bring

• 5-8 years of direct purchasing experience, preferably within an OEM environment.


• Proven experience in materials management, including inventory control, physical inventory, and logistics.


• Strong working knowledge of mechanical items and electrical components.


• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Strong negotiation, supplier management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.


• The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage competing tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables.


• A proactive, self‑directed approach and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.


• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Materials Management, Accounting, or Logistics is preferred.


• Relevant U.S. military experience is also valued.

Benefits

• Compensation & Financial Benefits


• Competitive base salary.


• Dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 4%.


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.


• Employee referral bonus program.


• Health & Well-Being


• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.


• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.


• Nine company-paid holidays.


• Growth & Development


• Education assistance.


• Ongoing training and development led by internal and external industry experts.


• Opportunities to expand your purchasing, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management expertise.