Technical Buyer - Tonawanda, NY

AHU Technologies Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc is looking for a Technical Buyer / Engineered Product Procurement Specialist in Tonawanda, New York. This full-time role requires strong mechanical engineering skills, experience in capital equipment manufacturing, and expertise in supplier management and negotiation. The candidate will manage procurement activities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting manufacturing timelines. This is an on-site position offering benefits like insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or minimum 7 years of experience in a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with ASME, PED, and other industry codes and standards.
• Experience working within ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, MS Project, etc.).
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to develop creative technical and business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams and coordinate communication between suppliers and engineering/design groups.
• Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry codes.
• Manage project cost and delivery targets through supplier coordination and earned value reporting.
• Obtain quotations, review technical specifications, and issue purchase orders.
• Maintain manufacturing orders, schedules, and shortage reports to support production timelines.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and lead times.
• Manage supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, returns, and rework activities.
• Support supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop purchase contracts, supplier agreements, and qualification processes for new vendors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technical solutions for procurement challenges.
• Meet with suppliers to resolve technical and commercial issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement standards.

Job description

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

Position

Position: Technical Buyer / Engineered Product Procurement Specialist

Location: Tonawanda, New York (Buffalo Area, NY)

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Technical Buyer / Engineered Product Procurement Specialist supports the Purchasing Department by managing procurement activities for engineered components and services within a capital equipment manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supplier coordination, cost management, technical compliance, and ensuring project delivery targets are met.

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams and coordinate communication between suppliers and engineering/design groups
• Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry codes
• Manage project cost and delivery targets through supplier coordination and earned value reporting
• Obtain quotations, review technical specifications, and issue purchase orders
• Maintain manufacturing orders, schedules, and shortage reports to support production timelines
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and lead times
• Manage supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, returns, and rework activities
• Support supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives
• Develop purchase contracts, supplier agreements, and qualification processes for new vendors
• Identify and implement process improvements and technical solutions for procurement challenges
• Meet with suppliers to resolve technical and commercial issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or minimum 7 years of experience in a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with ASME, PED, and other industry codes and standards
• Experience working within ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to develop creative technical and business solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel

This is a remote position.