Buyer

Description

The Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing and material flow activities to support production. Key responsibilities include owning supplier relationships, executing purchase orders, cost management, and material planning. Cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting is essential.

• Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting to ensure accurate procurement, timely delivery, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, control costs, and support company growth through strong vendor partnerships and continuous improvement.

Why SendCutSend

SendCutSend is an on-demand manufacturing company specializing in custom sheet metal and CNC machining. We serve over 150,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada, operating from six facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, and Texas. We emphasize reliability, accountability, quality, and constant improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials and supplies.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Monitor inventory levels and execute replenishment strategies based on MRP signals, min/max levels, and production forecasts.
• Track open orders and proactively resolve delays or shortages to prevent production disruptions.
• Review and maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and item data within the ERP system.
• Cover incoming materials, ensuring shipments match purchase orders and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality and Production to resolve non-conforming materials or supplier issues.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounting.
• Support inventory control processes including cycle counts, audits, and variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve supplier performance, and streamline purchasing workflows.
• Maintain organized documentation including POs, confirmations, certifications, and vendor agreements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain function.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and standard business software.

Preferred Qualification

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communications.
• Experience negotiating pricing agreements and vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of raw materials such as sheet metal, hardware, and consumables.
• Experience analyzing supplier performance metrics.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, reach, push, pull, and grasp items as needed.

Work Environment

This role works across office and manufacturing environments. Exposure to production areas with machinery, noise, and temperature variation is expected. Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary when in manufacturing areas.