Buyer

About the Company

Our manufacturing client is seeking a Buyer to support day-to-day purchasing and supply chain activities on a contract basis, with the potential to convert to a full-time role. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials and components are available to support production schedules while maintaining cost and supplier performance expectations.

About the Role

This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials and components are available to support production schedules while maintaining cost and supplier performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, components, and indirect spend
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing activities to align with demand
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments
• Address delivery issues, shortages, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies
• Partner with Planning, Production, and Operations teams to support manufacturing needs
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation
• Assist with sourcing, cost-reduction, and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Buyer or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working within an ERP/MRP system (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Plex, or similar)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and inventory management
• Proficiency in Excel and basic reporting
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Required Skills

• 2+ years of Buyer or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working within an ERP/MRP system (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Plex, or similar)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and inventory management
• Proficiency in Excel and basic reporting
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Immediate impact opportunity supporting active manufacturing operations
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and supply chain decision-making
• Potential path to permanent employment based on performance and business needs

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.