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Industrial Buyer Blue Line Search Group Cleveland, OH Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $100,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Mechanical blueprint interpretation Microsoft Outlook High school diploma or GED Mechanical drawings Desktop applications Microsoft Teams Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description A confidential search Cleveland, Ohio
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About This Role Industrial Buyer Location:
Cleveland, Ohio About Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. is a manufacturing company specializing in precision metal forming and fabrication. We serve customers across multiple industries by delivering high-quality components on time. Our team of dedicated professionals takes pride in operational excellence and continuous improvement. About the Role You will report directly to the VP of Operations and play a critical role in sourcing the materials, equipment, and parts that keep our production running smoothly. As our Industrial Buyer, you'll be the key link between engineering, production, and our vendor partners. You'll balance cost, quality, and delivery time to ensure we meet customer commitments while protecting company margins. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact production efficiency, cost control, and vendor relationships. What You'll Do Every Day Buy raw materials, equipment, parts, and supplies based on engineering drawings. Read and understand engineering drawings and bill of materials (BOMs). Call vendors to get pricing, availability, and delivery dates. Check that suppliers can deliver on time, in the right amount, and with good quality. Decide whether to buy directly or request bids from multiple vendors. Write purchase orders and bid requests. Keep accurate records in our computer system of what we buy, costs, delivery dates, and quality. Track inventory levels and material availability. Talk to quality control and vendors when there are problems with products or services. Work with the accounting department on invoices, payments, and new supplier paperwork. Rush orders when needed to keep production on schedule. Find new vendors that save money or improve quality. Look for ways to cut costs on items we already buy. Help the product development team forecast parts and estimate costs. Follow Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. purchasing policies. Handle other duties as assigned by senior management. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications High school diploma. 8-10 years of experience buying materials, supplies, or components in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Comfortable switching between tasks and changing priorities quickly. Strong written and spoken communication skills. Comfortable using computers, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web browsers. Nice to Have Experience with purchasing systems or ERP software. Knowledge of metal forming, fabrication, or related manufacturing processes. Experience negotiating supplier contracts. Work Environment This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio and is onsite. You will work standard business hours with occasional needs to handle urgent orders or supplier issues outside regular hours. Compensation and Benefits Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including: Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage). 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Paid time off (vacation, sick days, and holidays). Life insurance. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Equal Employment Opportunity Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Interested in this role? Create a free profile and we'll optimize your resume, match you to jobs, and connect you with a real recruiter. Posted June 9, 2026
