Purchasing Buyer – Outsource Machining
Lincoln Electric
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Shelby Township • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $55,952 - $79,932 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Execute procurement of goods and services within required timeframes, ensuring best value for money.
- Manage daily functions of the Purchasing Department and support the Purchasing Supervisor.
- Prioritize daily activities to align with management objectives.
- Maintain compliance with all administrative and quality procedures (QS-9000TE, ISO, Kinetic, Ariba, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Review supplier costs regularly to ensure competitive pricing.
- Represent Fori Automation in all supplier negotiations and business dealings.
- Recommend alternate products to engineering and manufacturing based on value and lead time.
- Provide feedback on delivery issues and resolve procurement challenges.
- Audit suppliers for capability, capacity, quality, price, delivery reliability, and financial stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience in machining/CNC environment; or minimum 5 years experience in machining/CNC environment in lieu of a degree
- 3 years experience as a buyer in an automotive or automation environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with ERP systems (Kinetic preferred)
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementnegotiationsupplier auditingcost analysisquality compliancemachiningCNCERP systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteQS-9000TE
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingtime managementproblem solving