Job Title: Buyer
Location: Urbana, OH (Onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $32.34 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Duration: 6-month contract with possible extension or permanent placement
Work Arrangement: 5 days onsite (potential to move to hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH after 90-day review)
Role Overview
The Buyer will support procurement operations by purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies while ensuring cost control, supplier performance, and on-time delivery. This role operates within a structured environment and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to meet operational and production needs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on buying experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from approved suppliers.
- Evaluate vendor quotes, pricing, delivery schedules, and service levels to determine best value.
- Manage supplier relationships to support cost control, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Review drawings and blueprints as required to support purchasing decisions.
- Track purchase orders, deliveries, and supplier performance metrics.
- Support contract management activities and negotiations.
- Collaborate with planning, engineering, and operations teams to align procurement needs.
- Utilize procurement systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies and procedures.
- Support additional procurement-related tasks as assigned.
Top 3–5 Must-Have Skills
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Knowledge of buying strategies, supplier relations, and cost control
- Proficiency with procurement tools and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Nice to Have
- SAP experience
- Planning experience
- Aerospace industry background
- Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in business, supply chain management, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
Additional Requirements (Must Read)
- Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Urbana, OH
- No relocation assistance – relocation candidates will not be considered
Required Candidate Questions (Must Be Answered)
Candidates must place responses to the following questions at the TOP of their resume:
- Share about a time when you worked in a complex organization. How did you identify the right stakeholders to gain support and complete a project or implement a change?
- Describe a new strategy you implemented to reduce costs and/or increase profits.
- What metrics do you consider most important when evaluating suppliers?
- Tell us about a time you worked under a very tight deadline. How did you ensure success?
- Describe the last time you received negative feedback. How did you respond?
- How much experience do you have reviewing drawings and blueprints?
- How many suppliers have you managed at one time, and what commodity(ies) were involved?
- Do you prefer contract roles, or is your goal to be hired directly?
Contract Details
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 6 months, with potential extension or conversion
- Location: Onsite in Urbana, OH
- Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
About BEPC
BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.
Apply Now!
Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date resume with detailed answers to all required questions placed at the top of the resume. Please include specific examples that clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities outlined above.
USOPS
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $32.34 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
