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Job Opportunity: Buyer (Contract) with VEGA Americas, Inc. in Mason, OH
6-month contract | May 2026 - December 2026 | Full-time
Do you have hands-on purchasing experience within the electronics or manufacturing industry? Have you led supplier sourcing, evaluations, or negotiations to drive cost, quality, or innovation? Are you comfortable reviewing bids, analyzing cost proposals, and selecting best-fit vendors? If yes, then we want to speak to you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to support capacity needs, competitiveness, and innovation.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost optimization, risk mitigation, and organizational goals.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, leading negotiations on pricing, contracts, terms, and multi‑year agreements.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and finance to support Local-to-Local sourcing initiatives.
- Review and compare vendor bids, cost proposals, and pricing to recommend award decisions that meet cost and quality standards.
- Work with vendors to clarify technical requirements, including dimensions, tolerances, and finishes.
- Participate in supplier audits and re-evaluations in partnership with the quality team.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of related technical or purchasing experience (or equivalent combination).
- Strong knowledge of electronic components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Purchasing experience within the electronics industry preferred.
- CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
VEGA Americas, Inc. is a world class manufacturer committed to the philosophies of total quality and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. We operate with the highest business ethics and are proud to employ individuals who share these characteristics. We consider each employee to be an integral part of our business and strive to provide an environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and innovation. We look for resourceful individuals who are eager to accept challenging assignments and want to use their talents to make a difference in what we do every day.
At VEGA Americas, we offer a fast growing, cooperative, and collaborative work environment voted 7 years in a row as a Top Workplace (The Enquirer/Cincinnati.com), along with a highly competitive benefits package.
To learn more about our organization, please take a look at our website and LinkedIn page:
https://www.vega.com/en-us/company/about-vega
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vega-americas-inc-/
Are you ready to join a strong growing team? Apply online today. Be part of our future!
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