Buyer

TRITON METAL PRODUCTS INC.•Hamilton, IN

2d•$60,000

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing commodity raw materials, hardware, outside processing, and factory supplies that keep production running safely, on time, and at the best total value. This position protects company margin by balancing cost, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance while partnering closely with Production, Quality, Accounting, Customer Service, and Operations. What Success Looks Like Production has the right material, hardware, services, and supplies when needed, without avoidable line stoppages or premium freight. Purchase decisions improve gross margin through strong pricing, disciplined order quantities, supplier negotiations, and reduced waste or obsolescence. Inventory records, receiving documentation, certifications, SDS records, and purchasing files stay accurate, current, and audit-ready. Supplier performance is actively measured and improved, reducing late deliveries, nonconforming material, and expedite activity. Risks tied to market movement, lead time, outside processing capacity, or shortages are identified early and escalated before they affect customers or profitability. Core Behaviors & Personal Traits Commercially minded: Understands that every buying decision affects margin, cash, inventory exposure, and customer delivery performance. Detail disciplined: Catches revision, quantity, pricing, certification, and due-date issues before they become production or accounting problems. Proactive and urgent: Acts early on shortages, supplier delays, and market changes instead of waiting for issues to escalate. Calm under pressure: Stays organized and solution-focused when schedules change, materials tighten, or priorities shift quickly. Relationship builder: Builds credible, professional supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable for cost, quality, and delivery. Collaborative: Works well across departments and communicates clearly with both office and shop-floor teams. Resourceful and curious: Looks for alternate sources, process improvements, and better buy methods that improve total cost and responsiveness. High ownership: Follows through, closes loops, and takes pride in clean systems, dependable purchasing practices, and measurable results.

Requirements

3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment required; 5+ years strongly preferred for candidates expected to independently manage direct and indirect spend categories.
Experience buying one or more of the following is strongly preferred: metal commodities, hardware/fasteners, outside processing, MRO items, or factory consumables.
Experience working in an ERP/MRP system required; experience with MIE Trak or a comparable manufacturing system preferred.
Working knowledge of supplier quote comparison, purchase orders, blanket orders, lead times, inventory control, and supplier performance management required.
Strong Excel, follow-up discipline, written communication, and analytical problem-solving skills required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret bills of material, basic drawings/specifications, certifications, and purchasing requirements preferred.
Experience buying one or more of the following is strongly preferred: metal commodities, hardware/fasteners, outside processing, MRO items, or factory consumables.
Experience working in an ERP/MRP system required; experience with MIE Trak or a comparable manufacturing system preferred.