• Buyer, Machine to Print

    ATS Automation (Lewis Center, OH)


    ATS Company: Industrial Automation

     

    Requisition ID: 14920

    Location:

    Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445

     

    Date: May 14, 2025

     

    Buyer, Machine to Print

    Job Description

    Position Title: Buyer – Machine to Print

     

    Department: Procurement

     

    Reports To: Manager, Supply Chain Management

    MAJOR DUTIES:

    Sourcing and purchasing of sub-contracted machining and fabrication requirements in accordance with the Principles of Buying to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Review part blueprints, understand type of subcontract work required and choose optimal sub-contract vendor.

    • Process purchasing documentation (i.e. requisitions, purchase orders, cancellation forms, continual improvement reports) in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.

    • Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to production schedules.

    • Expedite purchase orders based on input from project teams.

    • Communicate with, evaluate and approve vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives. This will include on-site visits to subcontract vendor locations.

    • Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.

    • Expedite problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity and delivery of goods purchased.

    • Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services.

    • Perform on-going review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.

    • Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.

    • Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.

    • Assist in the development of cost containment, product standardization, vendor consolidation and benchmarking reports, and other supply chain management strategies that maximize value while ensuring that ATS standards are maintained or enhanced.

    • Act as a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation and other day-to-day procurement.

    • Lead in the development of contracts with the Manager, Subcontract Manufacturing, ATS personnel and vendors.

    • Adhere to all ISO Procedures and departmental policies and procedures.

    • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.

    • Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:

    A post-secondary diploma or degree in purchasing or equivalent.

    Experience:

    • Ability to interpret engineering drawings is a requirement for this position.

    • A minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

    • Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office software.

    • Theoretical and hands on knowledge of purchasing and material planning concepts.

    • Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

    • Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.

    • Ability to interact in a team environment.