Buyer

Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to support strategic sourcing initiatives for a Contract position in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This role will oversee supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and commodity planning within a machinery manufacturing environment, helping secure reliable supply and competitive costs across assigned categories. The ideal candidate will bring strong market insight, cross-functional partnership skills, and a disciplined approach to supplier performance and procurement execution.

Responsibilities

• Build and carry out sourcing plans for assigned commodity groups to support long-term supply goals and business growth.

• Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships from initial selection through ongoing performance oversight.

• Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, service expectations, and other commercial terms to achieve favorable business outcomes.

• Combine purchasing demand across product lines to strengthen buying power and reduce overall ownership costs.

• Track market conditions, input cost movements, and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions and risk planning.

• Create cost models, review supplier quotations, and lead benchmarking and savings initiatives on a recurring basis.

• Qualify and onboard new suppliers in alignment with procurement strategy, quality expectations, and operational needs.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support launches, resolve sourcing issues, and improve supplier results.

• Maintain sourcing records, performance dashboards, and procurement documentation while ensuring adherence to company purchasing standards.

• 5+ years of experience in buying, sourcing, or procurement within manufacturing, ideally supporting commodity-based purchasing.

• Proven ability to negotiate supplier agreements and manage commercial discussions related to cost, service, and supply continuity.

• Experience with supply chain management, purchasing operations, and material procurement processes.

• Working knowledge of SyteLine or Syteline ERP for purchasing and supplier-related activities.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate quotes, build cost comparisons, and interpret market data.

• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Familiarity with supplier performance management, strategic sourcing, and continuous improvement practices.