Buyer

Responsibilities

• Source and place purchase orders with vendors, ensuring acceptable delivery timelines and pricing aligned with production and sales order requirements.
• Expedite deliveries as needed; reconcile invoices with receipts, and process acknowledgments, change orders, and direct ship orders.
• Maintain complete and accurate vendor profiles including product specs, pricing, lead times, and discount structures in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with suppliers on stock, delivery, quality, and other opportunities or concerns.
• Assess inventory and replenishment settings to identify and correct anomalies; coordinate with the team to reduce obsolete and excessive inventory.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing team to suggest and implement improvements in policy, process, systems, and supply base.
• Manage nonconforming product disposition in accordance with documented procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related purchasing or supply chain experience preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and apply sound judgment.
• Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification a plus.