Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer | Multisite (3 Plants)

Hynes Industries; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynes Industries in Youngstown, OH seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage indirect spend, including MRO, safety, services, and capital equipment across three plants. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet budgets and timelines.

Key responsibilities include ensuring requisition data quality, issuing accurate POs, monitoring orders, and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in indirect materials procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• BS degree in supply chain, procurement, business, or related field.
• APICS, CPIM, or CPSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check requisitions for completeness and clarity and obtain missing information as needed.
• Identify suppliers based on price, quality, and service; request bids and negotiate contracts.
• Manage approximately $17 million in annual indirect spend across three plant locations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to source and procure MRO, safety, services, and capital equipment.
• Follow up on overdue POs, monitor delivery dates, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Spend analysis

Vendor management

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Leadership

Education

BS degree in supply chain

APICS CPIM CPSM certification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Hynes Industries in Youngstown, OH seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage indirect spend, including MRO, safety, services, and capital equipment across three plants. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet budgets and timelines.

Key responsibilities include ensuring requisition data quality, issuing accurate POs, monitoring orders, and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to