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Robert Half
Buyer - Engineered Components
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What they do
A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$89,884 / year median in South Carolina
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Our client, a well-established industrial organization in the Greer, SC area is seeking a Buyer to support the sourcing of specialized metal components used in demanding manufacturing environments.
This role is best suited for someone with direct experience purchasing fasteners, hardware, precision metal components, or similar engineered parts. Experience supporting automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
What you'll be doingSource and purchase engineered components from domestic and international suppliersRequest, evaluate, and compare supplier quotationsNegotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial termsPlace purchase orders for new and existing materialsSupport cost-reduction and supplier-development initiativesWork closely with internal teams to ensure material availability and supplier performanceReview technical requirements and drawings as part of the sourcing processWhat we're looking for2+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or buyer experience involving fasteners, hardware, or engineered metal partsExperience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or another quality-driven environmentAbility to interpret engineering drawings and technical specificationsExposure to industry standards and part specificationsExperience working within an ERP or MRP environmentStrong supplier negotiation and communication skillsComfortable managing multiple sourcing priorities in a fast-paced environmentHighly desirableDirect experience purchasing nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, threaded components, or related fastening productsExperience supporting automotive OEM or supplier environmentsExperience sourcing new components from drawing or specification
This role is best suited for someone with direct experience purchasing fasteners, hardware, precision metal components, or similar engineered parts. Experience supporting automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
What you'll be doingSource and purchase engineered components from domestic and international suppliersRequest, evaluate, and compare supplier quotationsNegotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial termsPlace purchase orders for new and existing materialsSupport cost-reduction and supplier-development initiativesWork closely with internal teams to ensure material availability and supplier performanceReview technical requirements and drawings as part of the sourcing processWhat we're looking for2+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or buyer experience involving fasteners, hardware, or engineered metal partsExperience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or another quality-driven environmentAbility to interpret engineering drawings and technical specificationsExposure to industry standards and part specificationsExperience working within an ERP or MRP environmentStrong supplier negotiation and communication skillsComfortable managing multiple sourcing priorities in a fast-paced environmentHighly desirableDirect experience purchasing nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, threaded components, or related fastening productsExperience supporting automotive OEM or supplier environmentsExperience sourcing new components from drawing or specification