Technical Buyer

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Technical Buyer to join their team for a direct hire position. As a Technical Buyer, you will be an integral part of the procurement department supporting manufacturing, production control, sales, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Technical Buyer

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Shift: Day shift

What's the Job?

• Create and distribute purchase orders for machined and casted components, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
• Monitor purchase order status, adjust delivery dates as needed, and expedite or de-expedite orders to meet changing requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and the organization, providing support and resolving issues related to procurement.
• Review usage history, current requirements, BOMs, and pricing to determine optimal purchase quantities and minimize costs.
• Ensure purchase order confirmations are received, manage disposition of non-conforming parts, and coordinate with suppliers to address deviations and capacity constraints.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technical field; commitment to earning a related degree within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of purchasing and/or sourcing experience with machined and/or casted components.
• Technical ability to read drawings and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of inventory, manufacturing, engineering, and financial systems; APICS or SCM certification is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Direct hire position with competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, aligned with your skills and experience.
•  Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with a collaborative team.
• Potential for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact production and supply chain efficiency.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.