Technical Buyer – Industrial Motors & Controls

Technical Buyer – Industrial Motors & Controls Location: Flat Rock, MI Salary: $80,000–$95,000 Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site Direct purchasing experience with IEC/NEMA industrial electric motors is required. Experience sourcing VFDs is also required. About the Role An industrial manufacturer is seeking a Technical Buyer to source electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related components for engineered equipment and customer projects. You’ll manage supplier quotations, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery while working with Engineering to confirm specifications, identify discrepancies, and resolve supplier questions. What You’ll Do Source industrial electric motors, VFDs, accessories, and related components. Review motor data sheets, drawings, and project specifications with Engineering. Compare supplier proposals for technical compliance, price, quality, and lead time. Check requirements such as power, voltage, frequency, speed, frame, enclosure, mounting, and duty. Identify specification gaps or exceptions and coordinate technical approvals. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight, warranties, and delivery commitments. Create and manage purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, and order changes. Expedite critical orders and resolve shortages, delivery issues, and supplier discrepancies. Develop alternate suppliers and support cost-reduction opportunities. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system. What You’ll Need Five or more years of purchasing, sourcing, or supplier-management experience involving industrial electrical components, motors, drives, or rotating equipment. Direct purchasing experience with three-phase induction motors and familiarity with IEC/NEMA motor requirements. Experience sourcing VFDs and coordinating requirements with Engineering and suppliers. Ability to review technical documentation, compare quotations, and identify specification differences. Independent ownership of RFQs, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery follow-up. Experience using ERP/MRP or purchasing systems. Strong organization, communication, and supplier-management skills. Preferred Engineered-to-order, custom equipment, or low-volume manufacturing experience. International sourcing and total landed-cost analysis. Familiarity with motor certifications and hazardous-area requirements. Supplier qualification, development, and performance management. Relevant degree, technical training, or professional purchasing certification. What We’re Looking For A buyer who combines strong commercial skills with practical motor and drive purchasing knowledge, working closely with Engineering to source the correct equipment and keep projects on schedule. Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you purchased IEC or NEMA three-phase motors? Which motor brands have you purchased? Have you purchased VFDs? Work Location: In person

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