Buyer

Job Summary

The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for placing purchase orders for materials, products and services, tracking material deliveries and recurring report generation to support the company’s operations. The role ensures maintaining supplier relationships and adhering to company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• SOURCE AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL U.S. SUPPLIERS, NEGOTIATE PRICING, TERMS, AND CONTRACTS.
• ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS BASED ON PRODUCTION OR BUSINESS NEEDS.
• MONITOR ORDER STATUS AND FOLLOW UP TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY.
• REVIEW AND ANALYZE INVENTORY LEVELS TO DETERMINE PROCUREMENT NEEDS.
• MANTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF PURCHASES, PRICING, AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATA.
• COLLABORATE WITH INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS PRODUCTION, FINANCE, AND LOGISTICS.
• RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE, DELIVERY DELAYS, OR QUALITY DISCREPANCIES.
• ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, remanufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques and supply chain management principles.
• Certification such as CPPB, CPSM, or equivalent is a plus.