Technical Buyer - CECO Environmental

CECO is a leading, environmentally focused diversified industrial company, delivering innovative solutions that protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment worldwide. With more than 150 years of history and deep application expertise, CECO serves a broad range of industries, including air, water, and energy transition markets. Our legacy began in 1869 with the founding of the Dean Brothers Pump Company, addressing high-temperature pumping challenges. A century later, Claremont Engineering was established, evolving into CECO Environmental. Today, CECO proudly encompasses over 20 trusted brands, each committed to providing solutions that safeguard people, the environment, and industrial operations.  

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Emissions Control plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.  

The Technical Buyer is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience generating all purchase orders for raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies. This individual will also be required to plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules and business demands. 

Your Responsibilities Will Be:  

• Sources equipment, goods, and services along with vendor identification and management 

• Reviews purchase requisitions and confer with suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. 

• Receives price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget, and purchase orders. 

• Negotiates purchase orders and closes deals with optimal terms. 

• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered. Resolves any shipment errors with suppliers. 

• Support the develop and implementation of new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification. 

• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. 

• Enters purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for multiple brands. Includes fabrication PO’s along with buyout items. 

• Scans all purchase orders into SharePoint. 

• Assists in input and updating min/max data on stock/raw material. 

• Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all stakeholders. 

• Updates pricing in database on commodities (under the direction of management). 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration 

• 5+ years’ experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment. 

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required 

• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management 

• Ability to gather and analyze data 

• Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on excel 

• Solid judgement, decision making skills and leadership capabilities 

• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects 

• Exceptional negotiation skills 

ADA Requirements:   

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.   

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.  

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.  Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues.  

• Compliance with company attendance standards.   

  We Offer:  

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.   

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.