Buyer, Staff

Buyer, Staff As a Staff Buyer, you are responsible for full-cycle purchasing and sourcing activities supporting the EGS business unit. This position will manage assigned procurement requirements throughout the complete purchase order lifecycle, including sourcing, RFQs, quotation analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, purchase order placement and releases, expediting, shipment tracking, receipt, discrepancy resolution, and final order closeout. You will support both direct and indirect purchasing requirements and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, Receiving, Accounting, and suppliers to ensure material requirements are clearly understood and delivered in support of customer and production schedules. This role will support the procurement of electrical and electronic components, cable assemblies, connectors, hardware, and other technical materials and services. The Buyer will also assist with supplier setup and onboarding, vendor management, blanket and scheduled-release orders, consignment or vendor-managed inventory programs, and other sourcing strategies that support business requirements. Location: Middleburg, OH Pay Range :  $60-$65K Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ohio. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan  I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge: Manage multiple purchasing requirements and priorities while maintaining strong focus on cost, quality, and on-time delivery. Review purchase requirements, technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, bills of material, and other documentation to ensure supplier requirements are accurately understood. Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing, lead times, commercial terms, minimum order quantities, and other purchasing conditions. Manage purchase orders and releases from placement through final receipt and closure, proactively following up with suppliers to ensure commitments remain aligned with business requirements. Expedite critical and late material, track shipments, and proactively communicate potential supply or delivery risks. Partner with suppliers and internal departments to resolve material shortages, delivery issues, receiving discrepancies, pricing differences, invoice discrepancies, and other purchase order concerns. Coordinate RMAs, supplier returns, replacements, credits, and corrective actions when required. Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships while monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for improved cost, delivery, and service. Support new supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and vendor setup activities. Support direct material, indirect material, and service procurement as required by the business. Manage blanket purchase orders, scheduled releases, consignment, vendor-managed inventory, and similar supplier programs where appropriate. Maintain accurate ERP purchasing information, supplier commitments, delivery dates, pricing, and order status. Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Sales, Operations, Receiving, Accounting, and other departments to resolve issues and support customer requirements. Identify sourcing alternatives and supply-chain risks related to lead time, availability, obsolete or constrained electronic components, supplier capacity, or other market conditions. Support supplier performance, cost savings, PPV, open-order reviews, and other purchasing and supply-chain initiatives. Balance customer and production requirements with supplier