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Subcontract Buyer - Fabrication & Quality

Dürr Systems Inc., Southfield, United States

Your Tasks:

  • Support subcontract purchasing from inquiry through delivery. Prepare requests for quotation, coordinate supplier responses, and evaluate quotes against project requirements.
  • Work with Engineering and Project Management to clarify fabrication scope, drawings, specifications, and required delivery dates.
  • Coordinate supplier selection, commercial discussions, and purchase order placement in line with purchasing procedures and approval requirements.
  • Review fabrication schedules and follow up with suppliers to keep commitments on track.
  • Identify delivery risks, quality concerns, and outstanding issues early, and coordinate resolution with the appropriate teams.
  • Maintain an open-items tracker with clear ownership and target completion dates.
  • Coordinate fabrication reviews and inspections to verify that supplied components meet approved drawings and specifications.
  • Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve nonconforming work and track corrective actions through closure.
  • Coordinate changes to subcontract scope, pricing, and delivery commitments with the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Maintain purchasing records, supplier updates, inspection documentation, and project status reports.
  • Coordinate confirmation that required quality documentation and acceptance requirements are complete before shipment.
  • Visit suppliers and fabrication shops as needed to review progress and address issues.

Your Skills:

  • Experience in purchasing, subcontract coordination, or supplier management within industrial fabrication, manufacturing, or construction.
  • The ability to read engineering and fabrication drawings and translate technical requirements into clear supplier expectations.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication and welding processes.
  • Experience reviewing supplier quotes and coordinating pricing, scope, and delivery requirements.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple supplier commitments and open issues.
  • Clear communication skills and a practical approach to negotiation and problem-solving.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with fabrication inspections or quality documentation is a plus.
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or a similar certification is a plus.

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