Senior Buyer

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JOB SUMMARY:

To purchase complex technical and engineering items, materials, and services.

FUNCTIONS:

• Deals with vendors and manufacturers, which often involves persuading potential vendors to undertake the manufacture of custom-designed items according to complex and rigid specifications. Items contracted for may include new boiler equipment, turbines, key raw materials, assembly line equipment, and machine tools.

• Purchases high volume items and materials that cover extended contract periods.

• Negotiates requirements for preproduction samples, spare parts, customized technical literature, and patent and royalty protection.

• Keeps abreast of market and product developments and interviews representatives for potential new sources of supply.

• Supervises buyers, junior buyers, and clerical staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• May substitute for Director of Purchasing in his or her absence.

• May represent the department at quarterly engineering development reviews.:

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering with advanced degree work in mechanical engineering. Membership in National Purchasing Management Association.

• At least five years' experience in buyer position or in engineering management.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills needed for dealing effectively with outside vendors.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation

• A culture of top performance

• A global, diverse environment

• Products that contribute to a sustainable world

• A conviction to improve communities around us

• Competitive salary and benefits

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