Buyer

• Lead purchasing and sourcing activities from initial supplier identification through final agreement execution, ensuring favorable business terms and timely completion
• Evaluate supplier markets, review spend and pricing data, and shape sourcing strategies that align with operational and financial goals
• Negotiate commercial terms with vendors, including pricing, service expectations, and contract conditions, to deliver measurable value
• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships that support consistent quality, dependable lead times, and competitive costs
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define business needs, prepare scope documentation, and support competitive bid and proposal processes
• Analyze purchasing trends and cost structures to uncover savings opportunities and recommend actions that improve spend management
• Manage daily procurement requests across assigned departments, ensuring materials and services are obtained accurately and on schedule
• Maintain organized purchasing records and protect sensitive company and vendor information in all related documentation and correspondence

• Experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, or supplier management within a business or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to review vendor options, interpret market information, and make sound buying decisions based on cost and business impact
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable pricing and contract terms
• Proficiency in preparing reports, analyzing purchasing data, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments and external suppliers to support sourcing and procurement initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience maintaining accurate procurement documentation and handling confidential business information responsibly
• SAP experience strongly preferred, preferably the S4 Hanna Purchasing module

SAP experience strongly preferred, preferably the S4 Hanna Purchasing module

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan