Commodity Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing supplier management
• Lead value analysis and cost‑reduction initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Manufacturing, identifying opportunities to reduce total cost while maintaining quality, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with Engineering to review technical drawings, specifications, and designs, supporting design‑to‑cost, manufacturability improvements, and alternative sourcing recommendations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings, including improvements in purchase price variance (PPV)
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance reviews, and supplier site visits
• Support sourcing and supplier engagement for new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transitions
• Work collaboratively within a small procurement team, providing backup support and contributing to shared objectives as needed

• 3–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing machined components, sheet metal, and plastics, with a strong emphasis on machined plastic components
• Ability to read, understand, and discuss technical drawings and prints
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and supporting cost‑saving initiatives
• Preferred ASCM, CPSM or other Procurement accreditation
• Experience participating in value analysis, cost‑reduction, or design‑to‑cost activities
• Exposure to low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environments