CTG is seeking to fill a Buyer position for our client. Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: $32.00 - $35.00/hour, depending on experience Position Overview: The Raw Materials Buyer is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing key raw materials to support manufacturing operations. This role focuses on ensuring reliable, cost-competitive supply while driving local and regional sourcing initiatives that reduce lead times, logistics costs, supply chain risks, and environmental impact. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Source and procure raw materials to support production requirements. Develop and maintain supplier relationships and strategic sourcing networks. Support localization initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce risk. Conduct supplier and market research to identify regional sourcing opportunities. Analyze pricing, supplier performance, and market trends to support procurement decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, logistics, quality, and engineering. Assist with supplier negotiations, cost savings initiatives, and procurement strategy development. Monitor inventory and material availability to ensure continuity of supply. Manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Required Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strong project management, multitasking, and organizational abilities. Attention to detail and effective time management skills. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience: Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations. Manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred. Experience managing supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.