Find & Apply For Buyer / Purchasing Agent Jobs in Bowling Green, Kentucky

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to support strategic sourcing initiatives for a Contract position in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This role will oversee supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and commodity planning within a machinery manufacturing environment, helping secure reliable supply and competitive costs across assigned categories. The ideal candidate will bring strong market insight, cross-functional partnership skills, and a disciplined approach to supplier performance and procurement execution.

Responsibilities:

• Build and carry out sourcing plans for assigned commodity groups to support long-term supply goals and business growth.
• Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships from initial selection through ongoing performance oversight.
• Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, service expectations, and other commercial terms to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Combine purchasing demand across product lines to strengthen buying power and reduce overall ownership costs.
• Track market conditions, input cost movements, and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions and risk planning.
• Create cost models, review supplier quotations, and lead benchmarking and savings initiatives on a recurring basis.
• Qualify and onboard new suppliers in alignment with procurement strategy, quality expectations, and operational needs.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support launches, resolve sourcing issues, and improve supplier results.
• Maintain sourcing records, performance dashboards, and procurement documentation while ensuring adherence to company purchasing standards.