Buyer

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for production components, materials, and indirect goods in the ERP system.
• Monitor open orders, track deliveries, and expedite as needed to meet production schedules.
• Confirm lead times, pricing, and delivery commitments with suppliers; escalate discrepancies promptly.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support accounts payable as needed.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, item costs, and vendor data in the ERP system.
• Aid in preparing and issuing RFQs/RFPs; compile and summarize supplier quotes for review.
• Support identification and initial evaluation of alternate suppliers under the direction of team members.
• Aid with supplier onboarding documentation and qualification activities.
• Gather market pricing data to support cost benchmarking and savings initiatives.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for supplier communication on open orders and delivery issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to support component releases, ECOs, and supply-related issues.
• Communicate supply risks or shortages to internal stakeholders proactively.
• Support value engineering and cost-down efforts by coordinating supplier input and data collection.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in purchasing or sourcing, including internships.
• Experience with vendor sourcing and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including vlookup, pivot tables, and macros.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Essential Skills

• AA degree required, BA preferred.
• Experience with RFQs and multilevel BOMs is a plus.
• Experience with a high volume of SKUs and line items is beneficial.
• NPI experience and knowledge of customs/trade compliance are advantageous.