Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, process and track purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels to meet production requirements while minimizing excess stock; participate in demand planning and forecast reviews.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance (delivery, quality, lead times) and follow up on corrective actions with suppliers to drive improvements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, maintain supplier records, and support onboarding and qualification processes for new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms with suppliers to achieve best total cost and service levels.
• Collaborate with production planning and operations to support JustInTime manufacturing and resolve material shortages or delivery issues.
• Ensure raw material specifications, certifications and documentation are collected and maintained according to quality and compliance requirements.
• Work with finance and costing teams to ensure accurate material costing and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies, claims and supplier invoicing issues.
• Support continuous improvement projects related to purchasing processes, supplier management and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated experience and strong skills in supplier performance management, purchase order administration and inventory management (required).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge or experience in supplier management, raw material procurement, JustInTime manufacturing, costing and buying is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS/CPIM or equivalent are a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Free basic life, AD&D insurance, and company-funded short and long-term disability coverage, with voluntary options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Free financial wellness counseling and tools.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and paid vacation time that increases with seniority.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and time off for preventive care appointments.
• Continuing education opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and gym membership discounts.