Technical Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Overall Expectation

Ventura Manufacturing is seeking a Technical Buyer who is energized by solving problems and executing with excellence. This tactical role leads day-to-day purchasing activities for New Product Introductions (NPI) and cost-out / VAVE initiatives, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier capability, and alignment with engineering requirements. The right candidate brings strong technical aptitude, proactive follow-through, and collaborative communication across Engineering, Business Development, and Operations.

Highlighted Expectations

• Execute sourcing and purchasing activities for NPI and cost-out / VAVE projects in a hands-on, tactical capacity.
• Translate engineering requirements; interpret drawings and specifications to ensure supplier alignment.
• Issue RFQs, analyze quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and recommend awards.
• Create and manage POs, track deliveries, and expedite as needed to meet project timelines.
• Partner with Engineering, Business Development, Operations, and other functional areas to resolve supplier issues and support PPAP / APQP deliverables.
• Identify near-term cost and process improvement opportunities ( PPV , lead time, MOQ) and drive actions to closure.

About Us

Ventura Manufacturing is a global manufacturer of automotive, furniture, appliance, and other products. We believe we have a unique vision that goes beyond the usual business goals. We aspire to be a growing community that loves work and cares for people. Our goal is to improve lives by producing beneficial products, providing employment, growing people, and giving generously. We encourage entrepreneurial ownership, balanced by common sense standards and systems that we follow as a baseline for improvement. Ventura has a global footprint and is growing in size and capability. If our culture appeals to you and you meet the requirements, we would love to talk to you about joining our team.

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