Operational Buyer (Edwards Vacuum)

About the role

This role supports daily procurement activities for PC Genesee manufacturing operations, covering both direct materials and indirect purchasing needs.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily procurement activities to ensure timely availability of direct and indirect materials supporting PC Genesee production.
• Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using SAP and procurement systems.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively follow up on overdue orders.
• Support MRP execution and ensure alignment between production plan and supply schedule.
• Manage daily communication with suppliers regarding delivery status, shortages, and schedule changes.
• Support buffer stock and inventory control activities in coordination with planning team.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues with suppliers and finance.
• Support supplier onboarding and master data maintenance (new supplier requests, updates).
• Participate in supplier performance tracking (OTD, lead time adherence, responsiveness).
• Support RFQ/RFP activities for indirect procurement categories when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and SAP workflow requirements.
• Support engineering and production teams for urgent material requirements and shortages.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in ERP and shared systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field).
• 2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP MM or similar ERP system.
• Basic understanding of MRP and production planning concepts.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• English communication required (written and verbal).

Qualifications

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others.

Skills

Good communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Edwards offers a competitive salary range of $70,270 - $87,840, depending on qualifications and experience.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,270 - $87,840, depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Schedule

This role is generally sedentary, involving primarily desk-based tasks in a controlled indoor environment.