What sets this opportunity apart:
PROCUREMENT BUYERManufacturing / Industrial | Plant Operations | Full-Time
Position Summary
Our client, a global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Procurement Buyer to join its plant-level procurement team. Reporting to the Plant Procurement Lead, this role supports both strategic and operational procurement activities, including cost savings initiatives, supplier performance management, transactional execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational discipline, excellent communication skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset to a fast-paced plant environment.
Core Competencies
Business Acumen — Understands stakeholder needs from a commercial and operational perspective; data-oriented with the ability to translate business requirements into procurement actions; invests time with plant stakeholders to ensure accurate execution.
Relationship Management — Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal customers and external supply partners; fosters trust and increases cross-functional collaboration.
Execution & Drive — Manages a high-volume workload with a proactive, completion-focused mindset; expedites as needed and consistently delivers on commitments.
Communication — Consistently available and responsive; serves as a conduit between internal stakeholders and suppliers; provides timely updates and ensures accountability.
Flexibility — Manages competing priorities effectively; adept at navigating multiple deadlines across business units and supplier relationships; resourceful and quick to adapt.
Integrity — Operates with the highest ethical standards; abides by agreed terms and conditions; actively supports audit and compliance activities.
Problem Solving — Functions as a resource to ensure continuity; offers solutions as issues arise; collaborates cross-functionally to implement best practices.
Organization & Project Management — Manages workload efficiently; leverages systems and technology to plan and address real-time demands; strong follow-through and process ownership.
Negotiation & Influence — Works directly with suppliers to secure favorable terms and drive performance; represents both organizational and supplier interests; leads negotiations as required.
Forecasting & Anticipation — Partners with business leaders to understand future needs; develops secondary sources as required to mitigate supply risk.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred
About Augmentis
Augmentis is a specialized recruiting firm focused on accounting, finance, procurement, and engineering talent across the U.S. We partner with growth‑oriented companies to match high‑impact professionals with meaningful roles.
To learn more about Augmentis, visit our website: www.augment-is.com
Representation/employer clarification:
Augmentis is conducting this search on behalf of our client. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client, not by Augmentis.
EEO + disclaimer
Our client and Augmentis are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment, and role details are subject to change based on our clients' needs. By applying, you acknowledge that your information may be shared with our client for recruitment and hiring.