Sourcing / Category Buyer
About The Position
Fameccanica North America is seeking a Sourcing/Category Buyer to source custom-manufactured components for industrial equipment, including machined, fabricated, welded, and cast parts. The role is based in West Chester, Ohio, and is suited to an experienced sourcing or procurement professional with manufacturing knowledge who can build supplier relationships and balance cost, quality, and delivery. The position manages sourcing categories for machined parts and engineered components, develops suppliers for components made to technical drawings and specifications, and handles purchase orders and category spend. The buyer interprets engineering drawings and technical requirements, solicits and evaluates supplier quotes, negotiates commercial terms, manages supplier performance and risk, and identifies cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities. The role also monitors markets and costs, collaborates with internal teams, and maintains sourcing and supplier information in ERP and SRM systems. Fameccanica North America is a leader in industrial automation, designing, developing, and manufacturing technologies, products, and services. The company describes its work as driven by research and innovation, with a focus on improving industrial processes and production and finding sustainable solutions for clients, consumers, and employees. The position offers work in a highly technical, international manufacturing environment, where sourcing affects cost, quality, delivery, and equipment success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement for custom-engineered components or industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and heat treatment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T.
- Supplier negotiation and cost analysis experience.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Global supplier experience, particularly in Asia or Eastern Europe.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, PPAP, or similar quality systems.
- CAD or PLM familiarity, such as SolidWorks or Siemens Teamcenter.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing categories for machined parts and engineered components.
- Source and develop suppliers for custom components made to technical drawings and specifications.
- Interpret 2D/3D engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and GD&T.
- Manage purchase orders and category spend.
- Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and analyze cost and value.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery, quality standards, and commercial terms with domestic and global suppliers.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, KPIs, and risks.
- Identify and implement cost savings and value-engineering improvements.
- Monitor markets, benchmark costs, and conduct cost analysis.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other teams.
- Maintain accurate sourcing, pricing, and supplier data in ERP and SRM systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
