Buyer (Manufacturing Exp. Req. $70K-$80K)

About the role

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their growing team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance is available. The position is full-time with a start date as soon as possible. Sponsorship is not available. The role requires occasional travel (a few trips per year to visit suppliers in the USA, 1-2 days each).

Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition of materials and services for manufacturing
• Coordinate with suppliers, negotiate prices, & manage purchase orders
• Work with engineering on product drawings, specs, and requisitions
• Send RFQs to suppliers, check costs, and negotiate prices
• Review the master schedule to understand material requirement dates
• Release purchase orders accordingly
• Update and route MRP requisitions for approval in ERP
• Create POs and update ERP with supplier order acknowledgments
• Monitor pending deliveries with the Open PO report
• Follow up with suppliers on shipment timelines
• Update the master schedule for material dates, received product, and shipment delays
• Visit suppliers, coordinate inspections, and analyze capacities
• Coordinate with the Logistic Teams on shipping details
• Review and approve supplier invoices
• Ensure proper documentation is shared with cross-functional teams
• Attend production and engineering meetings as necessary

Qualifications

• 2+ years of buying experience in manufacturing is required
• ERP experience is required
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook are required
• Ability to work 100% on-site is required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• 401K w/ Match
• PTO

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 + Annual Bonus Potential

Schedule

Typical Hours: M-F, 8am – 5pm (Full-Time)