Technical Buyer

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

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That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

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Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience .

If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you!
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The Technical Buyer at CONVERGIX, plays a key role in managing supplier relationships, inventory, and shop operations to ensure timely delivery and efficient workflow. The position requires a background in engineering or manufacturing, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, organizational skills, and attention to detail. The role is hands-on, involving tasks from vendor management to materials handling, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

CONVERGIX values integrity, excellence, and passion, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

• Source machined parts, fabricated components, custom assemblies, and technically defined services to specification.
• Review drawings, tolerances, materials, routings, BOM requirements, and revision changes with engineering and operations to ensure sourcing clarity.
• Evaluate supplier technical capability, process fit, capacity, and quality risk for F&M and other engineered scope.
• Support DFM/DFMA, make-versus-buy, alternate source, and substitute material/component reviews with engineering input.
• Lead technical-commercial RFQs and negotiations while preserving quality, delivery, and specification integrity.
• Manage technical deviations, clarifications, NCR-related supply issues, and documentation needed for award and execution.
• Maintain accurate item, supplier, quote, and PO data in ERP systems for technical material classes.
• Coach buyers and project teams on technical sourcing risks, supplier selection logic, and cost-versus-delivery tradeoffs.
• Own key sourcing metrics (OTD, cost savings) with accountability for tracking, reporting, and driving corrective action when performance slips.
• Operate with a strong sense of urgency on time-sensitive technical sourcing issues, escalating and resolving supply risks before they impact production or project schedules.
• Ability to travel 15 – 20% to support business operations

• 5–8 years of experience sourcing engineered products, fabricated parts, machined components, controls, or industrial equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in supply chain, business, engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline preferred.
• Ability to work from drawings, specifications, BOMs, tolerances, routings, and engineering change information.
• Strong commercial judgment and collaboration skills across engineering, quality, operations, and supplier technical teams.
• Ownership of performance metrics (e.g., OTD, savings targets) in a prior sourcing or buying role, with a track record of proactively addressing gaps rather than waiting for direction
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with competing…