Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing organization in Millington, Maryland on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will support a high-volume purchasing environment by helping the team address a significant order backlog, maintain accurate procurement activity, and keep materials aligned with production needs. The ideal candidate can step in quickly, manage purchasing tasks with limited ramp-up time, and work effectively in a fast-paced onsite setting.

Responsibilities:
• Process purchase orders in a high-volume environment, using spreadsheets and internal systems to place material orders accurately and on time.
• Review bill of materials details and open demand to ensure purchasing activity supports scheduled production and shipment requirements.
• Reconcile receipts against purchase orders and follow through on discrepancies to maintain accurate procurement records.
• Assist with backlog reduction by prioritizing overdue and aging orders and ensuring required materials are properly ordered.
• Perform purchasing data cleanup and validation to improve order accuracy and overall workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm material needs, order status, and any issues affecting supply availability.
• Maintain organized documentation related to purchasing transactions, supplier activity, and order progress.
• Support day-to-day procurement operations while following onsite procedures, schedules, and departmental expectations.• At least 3 years of experience in a buyer or purchasing role, preferably in a large-scale or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing activities independently and contribute immediately with minimal training.
• Experience working with purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and receipt reconciliation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work from spreadsheets to manage ordering activity.
• Familiarity with bill of materials and material purchasing processes within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy when handling multiple orders and priorities.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday and adapt to operational requirements in a team-based environment.