Buyer — Manufacturing Purchasing

Job overview

The Buyer role is onsite in Spartanburg, SC, on the Purchasing team. Compensation is not specified. The employer’s client is an established automotive and heavy industrial manufacturer serving industrial and automotive markets. The buyer manages sourcing and procurement for production materials and services, selecting and developing suppliers and negotiating commercial terms. The role supports reliable supply and measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Manage sourcing and procurement for assigned production materials and services
• select and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, delivery, and capability
• analyze quotations and negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and purchasing conditions
• identify potential suppliers
• track supplier performance and drive corrective actions
• lead supplier improvement initiatives using Lean methods
• partner with Engineering and technical teams on supplier criteria and capabilities
• support supplier issue investigations
• maintain purchasing data
• review part-shortage reports
• support annual material cost reviews and supply-chain improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

manufacturing purchasing

supplier sourcing

procurement

supplier negotiation

metal stamping

automotive

heavy industrial

spartanburg sc

purchasing team

lean manufacturing

supply chain

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing; and experience with metal stamping, assembly, or tool and die. CPSM and Lean Practitioner credentials are preferred.

About the employer

Expert Connections is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping. Sector: 33.