Buyer – Raw Materials & MRO

Duties/Responsibilities

• Place and track purchase orders for assigned materials and suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder materials to meet production demands.
• Cook up delivery schedules and expedite shipments when needed.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP (pricing, lead time, part numbers).
• Support invoice reconciliation and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Aid in gathering quotes and supplier information for sourcing projects.
• Communicate regularly with plant personnel regarding order status and issues.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of raw material and MRO supply categories is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Works is done in own team and related teams.
• Uses practices and processes to achieve results or improve efficiency.
• Is skilled in a range of processes, procedures and systems to carry out assigned tasks or has developed deep skills in a single area.
• Uses knowledge of how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives.
• Provides informal guidance and support to colleagues.
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are typical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures.
• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.
• Reviews and improves existing methods, tools and processes.
• Contributes to sharing of best practice within own area.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.