Buyer in Toledo, Ohio at TOLEDO TOOL AND DIE CO

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Buyer to our team to support our continued growth.

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Consistent attendance

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing all purchased components and outside services for Toledo Tool & Die new model activity. This position leads sourcing for new model programs, provides cost direction to the estimating team, drives continuous improvement and year-over-year savings, and manages supplier performance through structured scorecards and regular reviews. The Buyer serves as the key link between suppliers, estimating, program management, and quality to ensure purchased parts and services meet cost, quality, and timing requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Sourcing for New Model Activity

o Complete sourcing for all new model programs.

o Competitively bid all purchased parts and services.

o Establish contracts with terms favorable to Toledo Tool & Die.

o Secure supplier timing commitments that meet program requirements and follow up to ensure milestones are met.

Estimating Support

o Support estimating on all purchased parts and services.

o Provide piece price and tooling cost direction to estimators for purchased components (e.g., fasteners) and outside services (e.g., e-coat).

Purchased Part Variance Tracking & Continuous Improvement

o Create and maintain a process and tracking documents to regularly review purchased parts and identify those with unfavorable margins.

o Develop and execute a market testing process to demonstrate year-over-year savings and cost avoidances.

o Report savings, cost avoidances, and variance results to leadership.

Supplier Quality & Performance

o Create a scorecard for all suppliers that tracks quality, delivery, and competitiveness.

o Establish a process to regularly review supplier scorecards and keep them current.

o Work with suppliers and internal quality personnel to address performance issues and drive corrective actions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• 3+ years of purchasing or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.

• Experience sourcing purchased components and outside services (e.g., fasteners, coatings, e-coat).

• Experience with competitive bidding, quoting, and contract negotiation.

GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on cost, terms, and timing.

• Ability to read and interpret prints and specifications as they relate to purchased parts and services.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to track variances, identify margin issues, and quantify savings.

• Ability to build processes and tools (trackers, scorecards) from the ground up and maintain them.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.

• Highly organized, able to manage multiple programs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data tracking).

• Experience with an ERP/MRP system for purchasing and supplier management.

• Familiarity with supplier portals and electronic quoting/RFQ tools preferred.

• Ability to build and maintain reports and scorecards.