Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Coordinates activities involved with procuring commodity goods in an automotive environment .

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key commodities.
• Confer and negotiate with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, delivery, etc.
• Prepare requests for quotation, analyze responses, and make sourcing recommendations to the Purchasing Director and Vice President-Purchasing.
• Coordinate/negotiate purchase orders and/or contracts.
• Review current and potential supplier manufacturing locations/audits, to determine supply capabilities.
• Champion cost savings activities for selected commodities.
• Maintain manual and/or computerized procurement records.
• Discuss defective goods or services with quality personnel, manufacturing and suppliers to identify the “root cause” of the problem, so that it can be rectified.
• Monitor supplier value/supply chain to ensure continuous supply in the event of a supply interruption or shortage.

• We are seeking a buyer with 2+ years of experience in automotive parts
• Solid analytical, computer and math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of technical specifications and manufacturing processes a plus .

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.