Strategic Buyer & Sourcing Specialist

ACME Cryogenics; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACME Cryogenics is seeking a Buyer to support daily production requirements across multiple manufacturing locations in Georgia. The role partners with Operations Planning to execute the business plan and deliver world-class customer service, with growth as priorities emerge.

Key responsibilities include executing sourcing strategies, creating POs, expediting materials, coordinating quotes, and building supplier relationships to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years procurement experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in business or supply chain preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in project management, supplier relationships, and vendor communication.
• Strong attention to detail and good written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing/procurement activities to support daily production needs across locations.
• Assist in implementing sourcing projects and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Create and reconcile purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory items.
• Solicit quotes from vendors and coordinate deliveries.
• Expedite materials and manage supplier relationships to reduce costs and inefficiencies.
• Communicate status with stakeholders and coordinate import shipments as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Vendor communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

ERP/MRP

Education

Associate degree in business or supply chain

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

MS Office

Infor XA

Job description

ACME Cryogenics is seeking a Buyer to support daily production requirements across multiple manufacturing locations in Georgia. The role partners with Operations Planning to execute the business plan and deliver world-class customer service, with growth as priorities emerge.

Key responsibilities include executing sourcing strategies, creating POs, expediting materials, coordinating quotes, and building supplier relationships to reduce costs and improve efficiency.