Buyer I

About the role

We are a global manufacturer of high-performance polymer products and engineered solutions, designing and producing precision components for demanding industrial applications. Our purchasing and supply chain team ensures the right materials, components, and services arrive on time, at the right quality, and at a competitive cost. We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Buyer I to support manufacturing operations by sourcing materials, components, equipment, and services while securing competitive pricing, supplier quality, and on-time delivery. The role is mostly office-based, with regular time on the manufacturing floor.

Benefits

• 8-month contract with potential to convert to a full-time role
• Competitive hourly pay ($27–$30/hr)
• Hands-on experience across the full purchasing cycle, from RFQ to PO to delivery
• Close collaboration with engineering, production, and supplier teams
• Develop expertise in supplier negotiations, sourcing, inventory management, and cost optimization
• Strong base for long-term career growth in procurement and supply chain management

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing requests, verify specifications, and source materials, components, and services from approved suppliers
• Prepare and distribute RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and choose the best overall value based on price, quality, and delivery
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Create and manage purchase orders following established purchasing procedures
• Review inventory usage and purchasing requirements to support production schedules
• Build and maintain productive relationships with existing and prospective suppliers, including onboarding new vendors
• Track supplier performance on pricing, quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness, and recommend improvements to the approved supplier base
• Expedite shipments and resolve delivery delays with vendors and transportation providers
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to source new or modified parts, materials, and services
• Resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, delivered quantities, product quality, and pricing
• Find cost-saving opportunities and support annual procurement cost-reduction initiatives
• Help negotiate supplier and subcontractor contracts, including stocking agreements and consignment programs
• Keep purchasing records accurate, and track costs, delivery performance, and quality metrics in ERP and inventory systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or a related function
• Understanding of purchasing principles, supplier management, sourcing strategies, and inventory control
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and supply chain operations
• Ability to evaluate supplier pricing, quotations, and purchasing decisions
• Strong negotiation, planning, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Oracle Fusion experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Pay

$27 – $30 per hour

Schedule

Mostly office-based with regular time on the manufacturing floor.