Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in keeping production moving through smart purchasing decisions, we want to hear from you. Decimal Engineering is a well-established precision manufacturing company with a strong culture, long-tenured team, and a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Buyer plays a critical role in supporting production by ensuring materials and outside services are sourced efficiently, competitively, and on time. This role works closely with Production, Quality, and Materials to manage supplier performance and maintain uninterrupted workflow.

• Review system-generated purchasing queues, production needs, and approved requisitions to determine purchasing priorities
• Request and analyze supplier quotes (RFQs) to secure best price, quality, and delivery
• Generate and manage purchase orders through the ERP/MRP system
• Place and expedite orders with outside service providers to meet production schedules
• Develop and maintain second-source suppliers to reduce risk and improve flexibility
• Partner with Quality to ensure materials and services meet specifications
• Resolve supplier issues, drive corrective actions, and negotiate pricing and lead times
• Manage multiple supplier programs and communicate status updates in real time
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and system records

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• Manufacturing purchasing experience required; metal fabrication experience strongly preferred
• 3–5 years of buying or purchasing experience
• High School Diploma required; college degree or relevant experience preferred
• Experience working in an ERP/MRP environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume production setting
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

At Decimal Engineering, our Buyers play a key role in keeping production moving and commitments met.

• Sense of Urgency: You act quickly and proactively, knowing material availability directly impacts production schedules.
• Own It: You take full ownership of purchasing decisions from quote through delivery and follow through to resolution.
• Integrity: You make sourcing decisions rooted in quality, transparency, and what’s best for the business.
• Creativity: You seek smart alternatives and second sources when challenges arise.
• Service Excellence: You support internal teams by ensuring materials arrive on time and issues are resolved early.