Technical Buyer: Engineered Parts Sourcing

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage supplier relationships, inventory, and shop operations to ensure timely delivery. The role requires engineering/manufacturing background, strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and attention to detail.

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and offers a comprehensive benefits package. You'll work hands-on across vendor management, materials handling, and sourcing processes to drive OTD and cost

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience sourcing engineered products, fabricated parts, machined components, controls, or industrial equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in supply chain, business, engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Ability to work from drawings, specifications, BOMs, tolerances, routings, and engineering change information.
• Strong commercial judgment and collaboration across engineering, quality, operations, and supplier technical teams.
• Ownership of performance metrics (OTD, savings targets) in a prior sourcing or buying role.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with high-volume sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Source machined parts, fabricated components, custom assemblies, and technically defined services to specification.
• Review drawings, tolerances, materials, routings, BOM requirements, and revision changes with engineering and operations.
• Evaluate supplier technical capability, process fit, capacity, and quality risk for F&M and other engineered scope.
• Support DFM/DFMA, make-versus-buy, alternate source, and substitute material/component reviews with engineering input.
• Lead technical-commercial RFQs and negotiations while preserving quality, delivery, and specification integrity.
• Manage technical deviations, clarifications, NCR-related supply issues, and documentation needed for award and execution.
• Maintain accurate item, supplier, quote, and PO data in ERP systems for technical material classes.
• Coach buyers and project teams on technical sourcing risks, supplier selection logic, and cost-versus-delivery tradeoffs.
• Own key sourcing metrics (OTD, cost savings) with accountability for tracking, reporting, and driving corrective action when performance slips.
• Operate with a strong sense of urgency on time-sensitive technical sourcing issues, escalating and resolving supply risks before they impact production or project schedules.
• Ability to travel 15-20% to support business operations.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

RFQ negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data in ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage supplier relationships, inventory, and shop operations to ensure timely delivery. The role requires engineering/manufacturing background, strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and attention to detail.

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and offers a comprehensive benefits package. You'll work hands-on across vendor management, materials handling, and sourcing processes to drive OTD and cost