Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Global, industry leading company. Working in a manufacturing facility with over 3000 skus of raw materials / parts, you’ll serve in an integral role, collaborating with various functions such planning, production, QC, manufacturing Engineering and warehouse. Ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production and customer demand. The Buyer is responsible for creating purchase requisitions, monitoring open purchase orders, validating and confirming supplier commitments, and proactively mitigating risks through follow-ups and contingency planning. You’ll be supporting long term initiatives like dual sourcing, supplier performance tracking and inventory optimization to strengthen overall supply continuity.

Responsibilities :

• Place purchasing orders for goods and services needed in support of manufacturing.
• Manage supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor inventory / stock levels to support production and inventory goals.
• Issues material purchase orders to support production. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems.
• Actively manage workflow in SAP system.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability.
• Evaluate stocking levels and adjust to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure products / services get delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Work with scheduling team to process expedites as necessary to support production.
• Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing.
• Participate in supplier audits / business reviews.
• Comply with commercial certification programs and applicable safety requirements.
• Maintain files and records related to purchasing activities.
• Process RTV’s (return to vendor) for Non-Conforming Materials.

Requirements and Desired Experience :

Pay Range (Based on Experience & Qualifications) : $38 - $43 per hour