Buyer

Component Repair Technologies • Mentor, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, services, and equipment needed to support company operational needs for maintenance, repair and overhaul. This role manages the full purchasing lifecycle, including processing purchase requisitions, sourcing suppliers, obtaining competitive quotations, and issuing purchase orders in accordance with company requirements. The Buyer serves as the main contact for suppliers, monitoring order status, tracking deliveries, and resolving issues that may impact operations. This role provides internal updates to support production schedules and customer needs while ensuring purchase order requirements are completed before payment approval. The Buyer helps maintain supplier accountability, accurate purchasing records, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain or a related field.
• A demonstrated level of competence in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically; Word, Excel and PowerPoint including the ability to work within an ERP system.
• Ability to read, understand technical information coupled with a strong ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal disciplines.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of the MRO processes or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS training with either CSCP, CPIM, or CIRM certification preferred.
• Previous involvement with the interpretation and understanding of industrial drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical documentation, specifications, and procurement requirements to ensure accurate sourcing and purchasing decisions.
• Develop and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), evaluate supplier proposals, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and compliance.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring all technical, quality, and delivery requirements are clearly defined.
• Monitor purchase order status and proactively communicate delivery updates, risks, and changes.
• Manage and support supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery and performance expectations are met.
• Support inventory management activities, including transaction accuracy, reconciliation, and coordination with Inventory Control to meet customer requirements and production needs.
• Maintain accurate part master data, including pricing, supplier information, and lead times.
• Verify receipt of materials and ensure all certifications and documentation meet regulatory and quality requirements, then validate purchase order completion and submit accurate documentation to Accounts Payable for invoice processing.
• Maintain records for assets, tooling, and procurement documentation to support compliance, traceability, and audit readiness.

Benefits

• Two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program ( no premiums for employee and family ) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution.
• Health, vision, and dental coverages.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401k program with company match.
• Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements.
• Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days.
• Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED