Materials Buyer
Allied OneSource · St Charles, MO · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing activities including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier communication, and inventory replenishment
- Analyze supplier pricing, lead times, and inventory demands to support production schedules
- Collaborate with planning, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure materials availability
- Negotiate supplier pricing and support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes
- Ability to read blueprints and understand machining or fabricated parts
- Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills