Buyer/Purchasing
6 months contract
Columbus, IN 47201
Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Hours: Typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
Hybrid
3 days onsite/2 days remote
Must-Have Skills
New Product Development / Technical Sourcing
Supplier selection
Product development support
Cost, quality, and timeline management
Supplier Negotiation
Vendor negotiations
Supplier agreements and contracts
Cross-Functional Leadership
Working with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and Suppliers
Risk Management
Identifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risks
Cost & Financial Experience
Cost targets
Should Cost analysis/tools
Financial decision-making for sourcing
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Required Experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience is more important than the exact number of years
Ideal Candidate
Someone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.
Summary:
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree in finance or a related business field required o 10+ years finance related experience required
CPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)
Purchasing Buyer in columbus at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.