Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer – Automation & Control Systems

This role is ideal for a technically savvy Buyer with hands-on experience sourcing automation, controls, and electrical components. You will be responsible for procuring critical materials that support complex industrial and automation systems, working closely with engineering and operations to ensure quality, availability, and cost effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in automation and control systems procurement
• Direct industry buying experience for automation, controls, and electrical components
• Strong technical understanding of industrial automation and control system hardware
• Experience sourcing power distribution components, including wire, switches, panels, and related electrical materials
• Purchasing experience with automation and control system hardware, such as I/O modules, VFDs, HMIs, touchscreens, operator interfaces, servo motors, motor starters, and soft‑starts
• Experience sourcing sensors and instrumentation, including proximity sensors, limit switches, photoeyes, pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, and level sensors, encoders, position sensors, feedback devices, instrumentation tubing, fittings, and calibration equipment
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• U.S. citizenship required
  , with the ability to obtain Secret clearance (clearance application and costs covered)

• Source and purchase automation, controls, electrical, and instrumentation components to support engineering and manufacturing needs
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure accurate material selection
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on‑time delivery
• Support new projects and ongoing operations by securing critical raw materials and components
• Analyze market trends, lead times, and supply risks to proactively mitigate disruptions
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations
• Support clearance‑related requirements as needed for classified or sensitive programs

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up‑to‑date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron at

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