Buyer

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

What You Will Do

As a Buyer, you play a critical role in driving the quotation process, managing purchasing activities, and ensuring end‑to‑end tracking of machines, equipment, and materials required for the Charlotte customer site.

• Your work is essential to ensuring that all procurement actions align with project requirements, timelines, and quality expectations.
• A key part of your responsibility also includes sourcing for the greenfield factory, ensuring that all materials, equipment, and services are secured in alignment with project milestones and strategic objectives.
• You also navigate project‑specific procurement challenges in close collaboration with your team, maintaining a strong commitment to established procurement rules, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Today’s procurement environment requires close interdisciplinary coordination, and Buyers must work seamlessly with a wide range of commercial, technical, and operational teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Contributes to implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems). Prepares and conducts negotiations to obtain highest feasible savings.
• Seamlessly manage the placement of both direct and indirect purchase order.
• Execute standard, specialized, & complex activities within Procurement such as purchase order maintenance, expedite activity, inbound material discrepancy resolution, GR/IR resolution, blocked invoice resolution, overdue PO follow up, MD04 exception messages, and more.
• Supplier prequalification, Strategic Evaluation, Risk Evaluation, & Supplier Development in SAP Ariba tool.
• Intervention/Coordination between supplier and project execution for technical clarification (in case of any ambiguity)
• Preparation of Contract Agreement/Negotiation report as per controlled template.
• Delivery follow-up support with supplier (if requested by Project for exceptional cases).
• Expedite materials, machines, equipment and services
• Responsible for P2P: Starting with a Purchase Requisition (PR) and ends after the invoice is approved and paid. This ensures transparency, compliance, and financial control across all procurement activities.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 5 years of experience within supply chain, procurement, bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or other technical fields preferred. Experience in buying machines, equipment, materials and services.
• Proactivity and collaboration.
• Good communication.
• Problem and conflict solving.
• Dedication and commitment.
• Teamwork.
• Resilience.
• Discipline and organization.
• Good interpersonal relationship.
• Negotiation skill.
• Critical thinking.
• Time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP proficiency.
• Profound experience managing vendors; extreme customer-focus, both internal & external, and a collaborative team player
• Self-motivated, demonstrate problem solving abilities, continuous improvement, and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable and seasoned cross functional communicator, with sharp critical thinking skills.
• Skilled Influencer, possessing strong diplomacy, teamwork, & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency.
• Has knowledge of Sending RFQ to potential suppliers for quotation keeping in view the updated approved supplier list Introducing new supplier where necessary.
  
  

Pay Range: ($30 to $34/hr ).

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Charlotte, NC

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.