Strategic Buyer: Cost, Quality & Supplier Partnerships

Elma Group; Lawrenceville (GA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Elma Group in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a strategic Buyer to manage procurement across multiple commodities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business, 3+ years of experience in production buying, and strong negotiation skills. Join a collaborative team and influence supplier strategy in an industry dedicated to high reliability.

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in production buying (electronics or high-tech manufacturing preferred).
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Mansioni

• Manage and prioritize daily procurement activities across multiple commodities.
• Create, place, and manage purchase orders aligned with MRP and production demands.
• Source and onboard new vendors, including qualification and onboarding documentation.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Supplier management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Dynamics D365

Descrizione del lavoro

Elma Electronic Inc. is a global leader and industry innovator in advanced embedded computing solutions. Our products and integrated platforms are based on a set of modular building blocks such as, precision hardware components, rotary switches, and embedded computing boards.

At Elma Electronic, we build the backbone of critical systems across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. We’re looking for adriven and strategic Buyerto join our Materials team—someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to balance cost, quality, and delivery with strong supplier partnerships.This is an onsite role in our Lawrenceville, GA facility.

Responsibilities:

As a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by managing procurement activities and supplier relationships. This is ahigh-impact rolewhere you’ll operate independently and influence cross-functional success.

• Manage and prioritize daily procurement activities across multiple commodities
• Create, place, and manage purchase orders aligned with MRP and production demands
• Source and onboard new vendors, including qualification, certifications, and onboarding documentation
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings while minimizing risk
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and contract requirements
• Lead resolution efforts for pricing, delivery, and quality issues—escalating when needed
• Partner with internal teams as a trusted advisor on supply chain and procurement matters
• Conduct supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery
• Analyze inventory and support reduction of excess and obsolete materials

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with relationship-building skills and a sense of urgency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in production buying (electronics or high-tech manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred)
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Why Join Elma?

• Be part of a growing company supporting critical, high-reliability industries
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your input matters
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and drive measurable business impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Elma Electronic Inc. is proud of our diversity and equal employment opportunity practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Company: Elma
This is a full time position

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