Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials and monitor inventory levels to support production schedules
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and sourcing initiatives
• Analyze material requirements, lead times, and costs to ensure supply continuity
• Oversee Kanban replenishment programs and daily purchasing reports
• Create and maintain supplier agreements, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve material and supplier issues
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain part and supplier data within ERP systems
• Aid with engineering change orders (ECOs), supplier communications, and purchase order updates
• Monitor supplier performance, issue corrective actions when needed, and participate in supplier audits
• Support inventory audits, accounts payable reconciliation, and receiving issue resolution
• Generate supplier scorecards and performance reports
• Participate in safety initiatives and procurement process improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• SAP or ERP system experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Supply chain certifications or related coursework are a plus