Materials Buyer

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