Manufacturing Supply Buyer & Materials Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Role Exists

Do you thrive where precision, speed, and supplier alignment meet? Our manufacturing operation depends on seamless direct material flow—from new product ramp to stable production. We’re looking for someone who anticipates demand, negotiates smartly, and keeps our lines running without surprises.

What Will You Own?

• Procurement execution for direct materials and services: review requisitions, assess supplier bids, and issue purchase orders.
• MRP-driven buying: convert system signals into timely, accurate actions.
• Support for NPIs and sustaining products, including coordinating last-time buys for EOL parts.
• Service levels and cost: ensure on-time delivery, manage inventory levels, and monitor purchase price variance.
• Forecast fidelity: analyze forecast accuracy and provide clear reporting and recommendations.
• Cost data stewardship: maintain and update standard costs for assigned components.
• Sourcing and quoting activities that improve continuity of supply and reduce costs.
• Issue resolution: tackle shortages, allocations, and discrepancies; conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Supplier performance management: lead regular reviews and implement improvement plans.
• Results tracking: own KPIs such as OTD, PO acknowledgments, and past due shipments.
• Audit readiness: support ISO and internal audits and close findings promptly.
• Continuous improvement: strengthen data integrity and optimize planning parameters.

How Will You Collaborate?

You’ll be the communication hub among internal teams, suppliers, and customers—aligning expectations and timelines from pre-production through full-scale manufacturing.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• 4–7 years in direct material buying, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with MRP and SAP.
• Advanced analysis using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Solid understanding of procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail focus, accuracy, and problem-solving orientation.
• Familiarity with supply chain policies, procedures, and ISO standards.

Bonus Points

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in electronic manufacturing.

The Basics

• Pay Rate: $36/hour
• Location: On-site (Not Remote)
• Shift: 1st shift
• Type: Temp to hire