Sr. Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to join a team in Allentown, Pennsylvania in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position will manage purchasing operations from requisition review through order completion while helping maintain strong supplier relationships. The role is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day procurement execution with careful attention to accuracy, timelines, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate incoming purchase requests to confirm specifications, timing, and purchasing needs before moving forward with orders.
• Create and submit purchase orders with a high level of accuracy to support timely procurement activity.
• Complete order processing steps within the company purchasing platform and ensure records are properly maintained.
• Partner with suppliers to address discrepancies involving orders, invoices, deliveries, or payments.
• Monitor purchasing activity to help keep materials and services aligned with operational requirements.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify requisitions and support efficient procurement decisions.
• Follow established purchasing procedures to maintain compliance, documentation, and consistency across transactions.• Demonstrated experience working in a buyer, senior buyer, or purchasing role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing operations, and order management.
• Ability to review requisitions and translate business needs into accurate purchase orders.
• Experience coordinating with vendors to resolve supply, billing, or payment-related concerns.
• Familiarity with purchasing materials, supplier communication, and procurement documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and vendor interactions.