Buyer - Sterling Engineering : Job Details

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Benefits from day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.

Target Salary: $50-64,000K

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 10% annual bonus

Job Summary: Responsible for sourcing both direct and indirect materials based on ERP system data and engineering BOM updates. Ensure materials are procured on time to meet production requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adequate stock levels through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Job Duties:

• Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations
• Monitor and manage open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and prevent shortages
• Keep production teams informed of material availability through schedule updates and regular communication
• Resolve urgent supply issues promptly to avoid disruption in production
• Negotiate supplier agreements for goods and services, ensuring accurate pricing is reflected in the ERP system
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to manage inbound shipments and adjust for lead-time changes
• Recommend and monitor safety stock levels to prevent inventory gaps
• Manage assigned commodities and ensure inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts
• Handle non-conforming materials by initiating NCRs, coordinating returns/replacements, and processing credit transactions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or a related discipline
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience, including supplier negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings through effective negotiation
• Working knowledge of industrial supplies and manufacturing equipment
• Proficient in Excel; experience with ERP systems (LN preferred) and Power BI is a plus