Buyer

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP-based purchasing activities within the ERP system by analyzing demand, inventory levels, and open orders to ensure accurate requisitions and supply alignment
• Process non-MRP purchase requests, including smaller and ad hoc orders, ensuring proper setup of suppliers and non-inventory items in the system
• Generate purchase orders, coordinate delivery schedules, track order status, and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ERP system data, including pricing, purchase order status, and inventory parameters
• Resolve supplier issues such as shortages, late deliveries, or incorrect shipments through direct communication and follow-up
• Partner closely with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to support purchasing needs across the site
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance purchasing processes, data accuracy, and efficiency
• Act as a reliable point of coordination between suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education preferred
• 3–5 years of hands-on purchasing or sourcing experience required
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems and managing purchase orders through the full purchasing lifecycle
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., data analysis and lookups)
• Understanding of inventory management principles within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier coordination, and order tracking