Commodity Buyer

Hoshizaki America•Peachtree City, GA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Commodity Buyer sources and procures raw materials, components, tooling, fixed assets, and services from domestic and international suppliers. The role analyzes supplier quotations, negotiates pricing and contract terms, and develops cost forecasts and reporting to support business objectives. It recommends purchasing strategies and corrective actions to management, expedites critical material shortages, and coordinates quality, engineering, and commercial changes with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and operational efficiency. The role supports manufacturing operations through purchasing, supplier management, inventory analysis, replenishment planning, sourcing projects, and maintenance of purchasing data in the ERP/MRP system. Performance is measured by emergency purchase order ratio, cost savings and avoidance, supplier contract compliance, and part shortages or supply continuity.

Requirements

At least five years of purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP system.
Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and distribution operations.
Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
Proven ability to negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
Ability to calculate material costs, manufacturing costs, unit pricing, and freight expenses.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in cross-functional collaboration and decision-making within a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management in a manufacturing environment, including warehousing, inventory control, and production flow.

Responsibilities

Procure a wide variety and high volume of materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations.
Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, and service agreements.
Develop and implement strategies to achieve cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
Manage supplier communications regarding pricing changes, order cancellations, discontinued products, approved substitutes, backorders, delivery revisions, and invoice discrepancies.
Lead sourcing projects focused on improving cost, quality, availability, lead time, and overall supplier performance.
Analyze inventory levels and develop replenishment plans based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and business demand.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous process improvements.
Develop replenishment strategies that reduce lead times and improve material availability.
Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, engineering changes, and new product introduction activities.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance.
Monitor supplier performance and track metrics related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
Stay informed of market conditions, supply chain risks, commodity trends, and supplier organizational changes that may affect business operations.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and purchasing-related issues in a timely manner.
Participate in annual physical inventory activities and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in the ERP/MRP system, including item setup, purchase orders, requisitions, and approval workflows.
Review purchasing transactions to ensure quantities ordered, received, and invoiced are accurate.
Compile and analyze information related to pricing trends, supplier capabilities, and manufacturing processes to support strategic sourcing decisions.