Buyer - Engineered Components

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 doing

• Source and purchase engineered components from domestic and international suppliers
• Request, evaluate, and compare supplier quotations
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
• Place purchase orders for new and existing materials
• Support cost-reduction and supplier-development initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure material availability and supplier performance
• Review technical requirements and drawings as part of the sourcing process

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or buyer experience involving fasteners, hardware, or engineered metal parts
• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or another quality-driven environment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Exposure to industry standards and part specifications
• Experience working within an ERP or MRP environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple sourcing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Highly desirable

• Direct experience purchasing nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, threaded components, or related fastening products
• Experience supporting automotive OEM or supplier environments
• Experience sourcing new components from drawing or specification

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or buyer experience involving fasteners, hardware, or engineered metal parts
• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or another quality-driven environment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Exposure to industry standards and part specifications
• Experience working within an ERP or MRP environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple sourcing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Highly desirable

• Direct experience purchasing nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, threaded components, or related fastening products
• Experience supporting automotive OEM or supplier environments
• Experience sourcing new components from drawing or specification

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