Senior Buyer

We are seeking a Senior Operations Buyer to align procurement activities with daily production needs. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will bridge supply chain execution and factory operations to ensure high-quality materials are delivered on time and at competitive prices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Purchasing: Create accurate purchase orders, negotiate pricing and lead times, and qualify new vendors alongside Engineering and Sales.

• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal stock levels for factory materials (fittings, electronics, motors, hardware, piping) to support production schedules.

• Supplier Relations: Track vendor performance metrics, execute contracts, and resolve invoice, pricing, or delivery discrepancies.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze supply chain data, optimize inventory procedures, and standardize workflows to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in manufacturing procurement, sourcing, and inventory control.

• Data analysis, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision needed.

Apply now to optimize our supply chain and drive plant performance!

salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Create and submit timely accurate purchase orders to vendors, supporting
contract execution and ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues such as price and quantity
mismatches, invoice discrepancies, and delivery problems
• Supports contract execution and vendor-performance monitoring
• Provides operational support. Assist in handling complex clerical,
administrative, technical, or customer support issues under minimal
supervision, escalating only the most complex matters
• Perform complex data analysis, check records for accuracy, and assist
senior team members in process improvements
• Ensure materials meet production schedule requirements, support quality

operational improvement initiatives, and assist end users in procurement-
related matters.

• Maintains vendor performance metrics for comparison and evaluation of
factors affecting the supply chain.
• Maintains detailed inventory and minimum stock levels located in the
factory. Examples but not limited include fittings, hardware, metals, paint,
pipe, motors, pumps, electronics, enclosures, electrical parts, tanks,
bases, consumables, gaskets,

Skills

• Purchase Orders (5 years of experience is required)
• Vendor Management (5 years of experience is required)
• Inventory Physical (5 years of experience is required)
• Contracts (5 years of experience is required)
• Shortage Report (5 years of experience is required)
• Manufacturing (5 years of experience is required)
• Industrial (6 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.