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Job Opportunity: Sourcing/Category Buyer with Fameccanica in West Chester, OH

 

Do you enjoy combining technical knowledge with strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation? Can you look at an engineering drawing and understand what it will take to manufacture the part? If your answer is yes, we want to speak with you!

 

Join Fameccanica’s growing team in West Chester, Ohio, as a Sourcing/Category Buyer, you will source custom-manufactured components for industrial equipment, including machined, fabricated, welded, and cast parts. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced sourcing or procurement professional who understands manufacturing, enjoys building supplier relationships, and balances cost, quality, and delivery.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage sourcing categories for machined parts and engineered components.
  • Source and develop suppliers for custom components made to technical drawings and specifications.
  • Interpret 2D/3D engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and GD&T.
  • Manage purchase orders and category spend.
  • Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and analyze cost and value.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery, quality standards, and commercial terms with domestic and global suppliers.
  • Manage supplier relationships, performance, KPIs, and risks.
  • Identify and implement cost savings and value-engineering improvements.
  • Monitor markets, benchmark costs, and conduct cost analysis.
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other teams.
  • Maintain accurate sourcing, pricing, and supplier data in ERP and SRM systems.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement for custom-engineered components or industrial equipment.
  • Knowledge of CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and heat treatment.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T.
  • Supplier negotiation and cost analysis experience.
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and project management skills.

Even Better If You Have

  • Global supplier experience, particularly in Asia or Eastern Europe.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, PPAP, or similar quality systems.
  • CAD or PLM familiarity, such as SolidWorks or Siemens Teamcenter.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

About Us

Fameccanica North America is a leader in industrial automation, dedicated to the design, development, and manufacture of technologies, products, and services. Through constant research and innovation, we aim to improve industrial processes and production for our customers. Talent applied to industrial innovation develops into care and attention: we find sustainable solutions for the benefit of our clients, consumers, and employees. Our idea of innovation starts from the present but looks to the future in order to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Why Fameccanica?

At Fameccanica, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a highly technical, international manufacturing environment where sourcing has a meaningful impact on cost, quality, delivery, and the success of our equipment.

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