Buyer

ABEC Inc•Springfield, MO

38d

About The Position

ABEC is seeking a Buyer with a strong technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and biotechnology. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is driven to find innovative solutions. ABEC is dedicated to delivering high-quality products that make a difference and is an innovative organization leading the way in the biopharmaceutical industry. The company culture focuses on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management with a technical focus, or an equivalent technical degree.
1 to 5 years of procurement experience inside a highly technical manufacturing, biotechnology, industrial equipment, or heavy engineering environment. (Internships included)
Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and technical manufacturing data sheets.
Analyze planning information.
Strong command of ERP/MRP platforms (Infor Syteline a plus), alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and BOM evaluation.
Willingness and ability to learn at a challenging pace and in a changing environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively bridge technical conversations between internal design engineers and external vendor technical teams.
Self-starter, analytical problem-solver, highly organized, and adaptive to changing technical designs and compressed project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Infor Syteline experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Source and procure complex, custom-engineered mechanical and electrical components, structural fabrications, and specialized bioprocess systems.
Review and interpret engineering drawings to ensure supplier quotes align with technical specifications and design requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and return policies for highly specialized equipment and components.
Support Project Management, Manufacturing, and Service teams with the on-schedule procurement of complex, custom-engineered mechanical and electrical components, structural fabrications, and specialized bioprocess systems.
Analyze engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure suppliers provide accurate quotes matching rigorous design parameters.
Assess supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing capacities, quality control methods, and lead times to optimize cost and performance.
Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, and technical warranties or return policies for highly specialized equipment components.
Maintain and improve technical vendor relationships, tracking metrics for on-time delivery, material quality, and compliance with industrial standards.
Partner with Quality Control and Receiving to resolve material or technical documentation issues preventing the formal receipt of specialized goods.
Coordinate directly with Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineering to resolve part number discrepancies, item description revisions, and stringent vendor documentation code requirements.
Provide Project Managers with proactive, data-driven timeline tracking for long-lead engineering items and participate actively in technical team meetings.
Assist Product Management and Sales teams by securing competitive, highly detailed technical quotations for raw materials and services during proposal stages.
Coordinate with Engineering to identify opportunities for supplier-led technical training sessions, such as Lunch & Learns, focusing on component advancements, new applications, and manufacturing cost reductions.
Collaborate with the Global Supply Chain team to identify and execute workflow improvements, utilize advanced ERP systems, and lower operational procurement costs.
Maintain rigid adherence to ABEC safety protocols, quality management guidelines, and regulatory compliance standards.
Willingness to travel to vendor manufacturing facilities when technical audits or on-site inspections are required.