Supply Chain Buyer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Columbus (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer in Columbus, KY to manage procurement for production needs and track purchase orders. You will negotiate terms and maintain supplier relationships to support manufacturing operations. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain.

U.S. work authorization is required. The position offers on-site work with DOE hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1–3 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Strong cost reduction and on-time delivery track records.
• Ability to analyze spend data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production needs.
• Negotiate pricing and terms within sourcing scope.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Resolve supply disruptions and delays quickly.
• Track orders to meet delivery deadlines and program needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to anticipate business requirements.
• Support development and implementation of sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

• Job ID: J52485
• Job Title: Supply Chain Buyer
• Location: Columbus, KY
• Duration: 23 Months + Extension
• Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)
• Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
• Client: To Be Discussed Later
• Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and department needs
• Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing scope
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing
• Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions and delivery delays
• Track and expedite orders to meet deadlines and program needs
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and teams (i.e. Mission Management, Engineering, Production, Accounting, etc) to anticipate and meet the business requirements
• Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree
• 1-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement
• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery of goods and services
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership
• Strong analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Space / aerospace industry experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract