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Position: Technical Buyer / Engineered Product Procurement Specialist
Location: Tonawanda, New York (Buffalo Area, NY)
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Tonawanda, New York (Buffalo Area, NY)
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Technical Buyer / Engineered Product Procurement Specialist supports the Purchasing Department by managing procurement activities for engineered components and services within a capital equipment manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supplier coordination, cost management, technical compliance, and ensuring project delivery targets are met.
Core Responsibilities
- Participate in project teams and coordinate communication between suppliers and engineering/design groups
- Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry codes
- Manage project cost and delivery targets through supplier coordination and earned value reporting
- Obtain quotations, review technical specifications, and issue purchase orders
- Maintain manufacturing orders, schedules, and shortage reports to support production timelines
- Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and lead times
- Manage supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, returns, and rework activities
- Support supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives
- Develop purchase contracts, supplier agreements, and qualification processes for new vendors
- Identify and implement process improvements and technical solutions for procurement challenges
- Meet with suppliers to resolve technical and commercial issues
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and procurement standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or minimum 7 years of experience in a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with ASME, PED, and other industry codes and standards
- Experience working within ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, MS Project, etc.)
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- Proven negotiation and supplier management experience
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to develop creative technical and business solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP experience preferred
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel
- Strong problem-solving mindset in procurement and engineering collaboration environments
This is a remote position.
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