Buyer - Supply Chain
11 hours ago
About Us
FOX Innovation & Technologies (“FIT”) is a leading global partner in turbomachinery aftermarket engineering and services, dedicated to enhancing energy security, reducing emissions, and driving operational value for industries around the world. We combine world-class proprietary technologies, rapid cycle capabilities, and deep industry expertise to provide OEM-level solutions across centrifugal compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, and other mission-critical rotating equipment.
More than just a service provider, FIT is an OEM-caliber engineering and manufacturing hub, capable of reengineering, revamping, and remanufacturing complex machinery to meet client demands with precision and sustainability. Join us and be part of a team where cutting-edge engineering meets shop-floor reality—delivering solutions that keep global industry turning effectively and responsibly.
The Opportunity
As a Buyer, you will oversee the strategic sourcing and procurement of materials, parts, and services essential to the repair and maintenance of turbomachinery. Your responsibilities include developing and qualifying supplier relationships, driving competitive quoting processes, negotiating pricing and contractual terms, and purchasing products for internal use or resale—all while ensuring alignment with technical requirements, budget targets, and project timelines.
Responsibilities
- Process purchase requests, obtain competitive supplier quotes, and issue purchase orders for materials, components, and services supporting turbomachinery repair, maintenance, and related projects.
- Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, delivery performance, and alignment with technical specifications.
- Cultivate and manage strong supplier relationships, including establishing credit terms, monitoring performance, and addressing issues related to cost, quality, and delivery.
- Research and source required items, including verification of availability, lead times, specifications, and viable substitutions; maintain historical purchasing and job-cost data to support Sales and Operations.
- Support Sales by providing accurate material costing during bid preparation and assisting with procurement-related inputs for customer quotes.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that balance cost optimization with quality and operational reliability.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers; conduct cost analyses and implement cost-reduction or value-improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate closely with Quality to ensure purchased materials and components meet technical and compliance standards; promptly resolve supplier quality issues.
- Expedite purchase orders and collaborate with Logistics, Operations, Planners, and Supervisors to ensure timely delivery of materials for job completion.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock and support efficient supply chain throughput.
- Communicate delivery schedules, changes, and supplier updates to internal stakeholders to support project planning and on-time execution.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or another related field is preferred.
- Basic technical and mechanical acumen to support the understanding of turbomachinery components and material.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization and efficiency
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic repair and maintenance environment
- Ability to elaborate strategy and tactics to propose Frame Agreements with major suppliers
- Familiar with general Supply Chain Terms & Conditions and Incoterms
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Industrial machine shop environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking for extended periods.
- Occasional extended hours based on operational or customer needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fox Innovation & Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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