Purchasing Specialist

Rightway Fasteners, Inc. (RFI) is a successful, growing company that has been making automotive parts in Columbus Indiana for over 25 years. We specialize in manufacturing high tension bolts and other cold formed parts. Learn more at www.rfiusa.com.

RFI is known in the community for its outstanding benefits, job security, and employee growth opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits program helps employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work-life balance. These benefits include:

• Medical, dental, Rx, and vision insurance
• Telemedicine available 24/7, 365 days/year
• Wellness program
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Other Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Personal Days, and Vacation Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On the Job Training

RFI is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and grow along with us, please apply online.

Job Title:  Purchasing Specialist

Department:  Purchasing

Reports to:  Purchasing Manager

Status:  Hourly/Non-Exempt

Last Revised:  01/12/26

Pay Grade: 

Job Summary and Primary Objectives:

Obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and place purchase orders.  Follow up on orders; resolve quality and delivery issues.  Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments.  Seek and achieve cost savings with new and existing suppliers.  Assist in developing internal processes and procedures.  Conduct supplier evaluations. Travel is required to and from suppliers or potential suppliers.   

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee stockroom and MRO buying.
• Obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and place purchase orders. 
• Conduct annual price reviews with vendors and maintain all contracts. 
• Follow up on orders; resolve quality and delivery issues. 
• Work closely with requisitioners within RFI. 
• Seek and achieve cost saving opportunities with new and existing suppliers. 
• Improve existing purchasing procedures. 
• Conduct supplier evaluations.
• Maintain new item set up and QAD pricelist for certain items.
• Recommend and implement purchasing process improvements.
• Travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Good aptitude for math.
• Good analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Highly motivated work ethic and positive attitude.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• 3 years experience buying supplies & services for manufacturing facility.
• Proven record of cost reduction activities.

Salary : $20 - $24