Subcontract Buyer - Fabrication & Quality

Durr Systems, LLC•Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Subcontract Buyer supports subcontract purchasing from inquiry through delivery for fabrication-related work. The role prepares requests for quotation, coordinates supplier responses, evaluates quotes against project requirements, and works with Engineering and Project Management to clarify scope, drawings, specifications, and delivery dates. It coordinates supplier selection, commercial discussions, purchase order placement, fabrication schedules, and changes to subcontract scope, pricing, and delivery commitments. The position monitors supplier progress, identifies delivery risks and quality concerns, maintains an open-items tracker, and coordinates resolution with relevant teams. It arranges fabrication reviews and inspections, supports resolution of nonconforming work, tracks corrective actions through closure, and confirms quality documentation and acceptance requirements are complete before shipment. It also maintains purchasing and inspection records, supplier updates, and project status reports, and visits suppliers and fabrication shops as needed. The role is with Dürr Systems, LLC, a provider of industrial technologies and systems, including paint shops, final assembly facilities, application technologies, material handling solutions, and battery electrode coating systems. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Experience in purchasing, subcontract coordination, or supplier management within industrial fabrication, manufacturing, or construction.
Ability to read engineering and fabrication drawings and translate technical requirements into clear supplier expectations.
Working knowledge of fabrication and welding processes.
Experience reviewing supplier quotes and coordinating pricing, scope, and delivery requirements.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple supplier commitments and open issues.
Clear communication skills and a practical approach to negotiation and problem-solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fabrication inspections or quality documentation.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or a similar certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare requests for quotation, coordinate supplier responses, and evaluate quotes against project requirements.
Work with Engineering and Project Management to clarify fabrication scope, drawings, specifications, and required delivery dates.
Coordinate supplier selection, commercial discussions, and purchase order placement in line with purchasing procedures and approval requirements.
Review fabrication schedules and follow up with suppliers to keep commitments on track.
Identify delivery risks, quality concerns, and outstanding issues early, and coordinate resolution with appropriate teams.
Maintain an open-items tracker with clear ownership and target completion dates.
Coordinate fabrication reviews and inspections to verify supplied components meet approved drawings and specifications.
Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve nonconforming work and track corrective actions through closure.
Coordinate changes to subcontract scope, pricing, and delivery commitments with appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain purchasing records, supplier updates, inspection documentation, and project status reports.
Coordinate confirmation that required quality documentation and acceptance requirements are complete before shipment.
Visit suppliers and fabrication shops as needed to review progress and address issues.