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Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials and outside services required for custom equipment builds, with a strong emphasis on metals, weldments, and manufacturing-related services.\nEssential Functions\nSelf-starter with a solid manufacturing background who can operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally. Will be responsible for purchases merchandise, materials, components, equipment, and/or services; performs a variety of production planning activities required to attain production objectives. \nSource and purchase raw materials, metals, weldments, and manufactured components to support production schedules.\nProcure outside services including but not limited to machining, fabrication, welding, heat treating, painting/coating, cutting, inspection, and freight/logistics services.\nWork closely with engineering and manufacturing to interpret BOMs, drawings, and specifications for both materials and services.\nIdentify, qualify, and manage material suppliers and service providers with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery performance.\nIssue purchase orders for materials and services, track order status, and resolve shortages, quality issues, or delivery delays.\nNegotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with vendors and service providers.\nCoordinate outside processing and subcontracted work to align with production schedules.\nMonitor inventory levels and support material planning for custom, project-based builds.\nEnsure purchased materials and services meet quality, technical, and contractual requirements.\nMaintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.\nContinuously seek cost savings, alternate suppliers, and supply chain improvements.\nExercises discretion and independent judgment in carrying out assigned responsibilities.\nPerforms duties in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations. \nOther responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.\nOccasional travel may be required based on business needs.\nAdditional hours as necessary to meet business needs. \nAdditional duties as assigned.\nRequirements\nMinimum of 5 years' experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role.\nHigh school diploma or GED.\nStrong ability to convey design concepts and make quality-focused, cost-based decisions. \nTime Management: Efficiently manage urgent production needs and deadlines. \nVendor Relations: Build B2B partnerships for raw materials and tool/die supplies.\nPreferred:\nTechnical Skills: Ability to read blueprints and AutoCAD designs to evaluate procurement needs.\nProblem Solving: Use critical thinking to forecast issues and implement creative solutions.\nAdaptability: Flexible team player committed to clients needs and process improvement. \nContinuous Learning: Dedicated to expanding technical knowledge and on-the-job expertise. \nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nPaid Holidays\nEmployer paid Life Insurance\nEmployer paid Short Term Disability\nEmployer paid Long Term Disability\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral Program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nVoluntary Life insurance\nSchedule:\n1st Shift\nDay Shift\nAbout Williams, White & Company:\nEstablished in 1854, the Williams, White & Company name has been synonymous with quality industrial machinery for over a century. Today Williams White, a division of Doerfer Companies, is North America’s premier hydraulic press and industrial dryer manufacturer. The Williams White manufacturing operations span 150,000 square feet, offering the unique ability to engineer, design and manufacture the largest in hydraulic press and industrial dryer systems.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nAll offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, job-related physical examination (when required for the position) and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with Company policy. A copy of the Company’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy is available upon request.\nDoerfer Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. 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