Buyer
Job Description
- Review and process all mechanical Bills of Materials (BOMs) as released by the Mechanical Engineering group.
- Select vendors and write purchase orders
- Obtain quotations and process orders to procure mechanical components.
- Negotiate pricing both on a case-by-case basis and through long-term agreements
- Insure that all orders are delivered on time and expedited as needed
- Interface with the Mechanical Engineering group
- Notify management of significant deviation from projected cost or delivery
- Assist in the development and maintenance of consistent purchasing department practices.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and material requirements.
- Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
- Experience sourcing electrical components is a plus.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.