Buyer
Strategic HR Client•Cincinnati, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
VEGA Americas, Inc. is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month contract position in Mason, OH. This full-time role involves hands-on purchasing experience within the electronics or manufacturing industry, leading supplier sourcing, evaluations, and negotiations to drive cost, quality, or innovation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reviewing bids, analyzing cost proposals, and selecting best-fit vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of related technical or purchasing experience (or equivalent combination).
- Strong knowledge of electronic components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Purchasing experience within the electronics industry preferred.
Nice To Haves
- CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to support capacity needs, competitiveness, and innovation.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost optimization, risk mitigation, and organizational goals.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, leading negotiations on pricing, contracts, terms, and multi‑year agreements.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and finance to support Local-to-Local sourcing initiatives.
- Review and compare vendor bids, cost proposals, and pricing to recommend award decisions that meet cost and quality standards.
- Work with vendors to clarify technical requirements, including dimensions, tolerances, and finishes.
- Participate in supplier audits and re-evaluations in partnership with the quality team.
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
