Purchasing Buyer

Buyer/Purchasing6 months contractColumbus, IN 47201Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday-FridayHours: Typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)Hybrid3 days onsite/2 days remoteMust-Have SkillsNew Product Development / Technical SourcingSupplier selectionProduct development supportCost, quality, and timeline managementSupplier NegotiationVendor negotiationsSupplier agreements and contractsCross-Functional LeadershipWorking with Engineering, Procurement, Project Teams, and SuppliersRisk ManagementIdentifying and mitigating supplier, technical, and project risksCost & Financial ExperienceCost targetsShould Cost analysis/toolsFinancial decision-making for sourcingEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical fieldRequired Experience5+ years of relevant experienceExperience is more important than the exact number of yearsIdeal CandidateSomeone with a technical or engineering background who has supported product development, worked closely with suppliers, negotiated commercial agreements, managed project risks, and collaborated across multiple teams to bring new products to market.Summary: Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.Education/ExperienceBachelors degree in finance or a related business field required o 10+ years finance related experience requiredCPSM/CPPM/CPP (Certified Professional Supply Management; Certified Professional Purchasing Management; Certified Purchasing Professional)