Buyer

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for managing and executing all purchasing activities for Kiski Precision Industries. This role ensures the continuous, cost-effective, and timely supply of raw materials (such as metals), components, hardware, tooling, and indirect supplies necessary to support production schedules and business operations. The Buyer will manage the entire procurement lifecycle from evaluating vendor quotes and issuing purchase orders to tracking deliveries and resolving supply discrepancies while aligning with company quality standards and customer-first goals.

Benefits For Full Time Employees

• Competitive pay with annual wage evaluations
• Continuous performance feedback
• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) including up to a 4% match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Minimum 3 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Manage and execute all purchasing activities for raw materials, hardware, tooling, shop supplies, and external services to support manufacturing requirements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP software to review material requisitions, manage purchase orders, track open orders, and ensure data integrity.
• Research, identify, and evaluate suppliers to secure competitive pricing, optimal delivery terms, and quality assurance.
• Negotiate pricing, supplier terms, and blanket agreements to drive cost optimization and value creation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Scheduling, Estimating, and Quality teams to prevent material shortages and resolve lead-time issues.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost) and address any vendor corrective actions or performance deficiencies.
• Review technical specifications, material certifications, and blueprints to ensure procured items meet internal and customer quality standards (such as ISO 9001 or ITAR compliance).
• Reconcile purchase orders with receiving documentation and supplier invoices to resolve discrepancies.

Additional Duties

• Monitor inventory levels and participate in cycle counting or inventory audits as required.
• Assist in updating raw material cost data within the system to support accurate customer quoting.
• As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, supply chain management, and material requirements planning (MRP/ERP).
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical specifications, manufacturing blueprints, or bills of materials (BOM).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to build lasting vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to mathematical detail.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally within a machine shop, precision manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Work is generally performed in a climate controlled environment
• May be required to be in one place for extended periods of time
• Will be required to work with other employees frequently
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

What You’ll Love About Us

Here at Kiski Precision we have built our business around providing the ultimate customer experience. The sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing our customers are satisfied is our key motivation and what drives our success and keeps our customers coming back. The secret to that model is our employees, and we pride ourselves in our vast collection of knowledge and application expertise on our team. Our people and our dedication to customer service are what have enabled our achievements and we strive to share that success back with our employees. Through tools like our profit-sharing program and our health benefit plans, we are focused on rewarding results and ensuring employee well-being. As we look to the future our commitment to top-notch talent remains paramount. If you’re interested in joining our growing team, apply today.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Furthermore, the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with the organization and does not create a contract of employment.

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

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