Buyer

job summary:
Manufacturing Buyer to support procurement and supply chain operations at our Woodruff, SC facility. Reporting to the Sr. Procurement Manager, Americas, this role takes ownership of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process to ensure cost-effective, timely material flow supporting production schedules. You will serve as the primary supply chain liaison, collaborating cross-functionally with planning, engineering, quality, and finance teams.

Candidates must hold a degree in supply chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field, alongside 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience. Expertise in ERP/MRP systems, P2P workflows, and inventory planning is required. Preferred qualifications include APICS or CPSM certifications, HVAC manufacturing experience, and knowledge of Lean principles. This is a direct-hire role, and out client is only seeking local talent currently.

location: Woodruff, South Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $70,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Manage purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and validate three-way matching for timely supplier payments

• Maintain primary vendor relationships and track KPI metrics (quality, delivery, cost) to drive continuous improvement

• Partner with planning teams to monitor inventory levels, manage MRP activities, and prevent material shortages.

• Monitor open purchase orders, manage schedule adjustments, and resolve shipping or receiving discrepancies

• Track purchase price variances, maintain accurate ERP pricing data, and identify cost-reduction opportunities

• Maintain complete records for internal/external audits and participate in Lean initiatives to streamline processes

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

• Production
• Supply Chain
  
  
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  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.
  
  
  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.