Buyer

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, aligning supply with production requirements and supplier lead times.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers, including establishing dual/second sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and improve supply continuity.
• Manage end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, including placement, confirmation, tracking, and expediting to ensure on-time delivery.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the supply base, building strong supplier relationships and driving performance improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to ensure material availability, resolve supply issues, and support operational objectives.
• Analyze and monitor purchase price variances (PPV), contributing to cost control initiatives and supporting annual standard cost updates.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with suppliers, including support of annual buy strategies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and system integrity within ERP/MRP tools.
• Participate in supplier audits, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Contribute to departmental projects and process improvement efforts that enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required, along with procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, risk management, and sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound, independent decisions.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working within ERP/MRP systems (SAP R/3 preferred).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage priorities independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

The base compensation for this position is between $70,000 - $92,000 annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. This role is also bonus eligible.

Pay

$70,000 - $92,000 annually, commensurate with skill and experience level.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

Procurement, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategies, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP Systems (SAP R/3 preferred), Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity