Entry Level Buyer

Department: Purchasing / Supply Chain

Reports To: Purchasing Manager / Supply Chain Manager

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Entry-Level Buyer is responsible for procuring production materials, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies, and services required to support manufacturing operations. This position supports supplier relationships, inventory management, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and services.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Support and manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Review VMI inventory reports and supplier performance.
• Source and procure indirect MRO materials, spare parts, tools, and safety supplies.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and availability.
• Expedite critical material and MRO orders.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Assist with supplier evaluation and sourcing activities.
• Resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, or supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of inventory management concepts, including VMI and MRO purchasing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Competencies
• Procurement Fundamentals
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
• MRO Purchasing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

Success Measures
• Material and MRO parts availability
• Effective VMI inventory management
• Supplier on-time delivery
• Inventory accuracy
• Purchase order accuracy and timeliness

Benefits
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 120 Hours Accrued Vacation / 5 Sick Days
• Paid Medical Time
• Health Insurance - 70% Employer Paid
• 401k / Roth Benefits with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life
• Voluntary Insurance Options

Note:

This job description is a characterization of the tasks to be performed and is not exhaustive. The incumbent is expected to loyally perform all reasonable tasks assigned.

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