Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established and growing manufacturing company in the Knoxville area is seeking an experienced  Buyer to join its procurement team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven background in purchasing, supplier management, and inventory planning.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, components, and supplies to support production operations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while evaluating performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Issue and manage purchase orders while tracking deliveries and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze purchasing data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and quality standards

Qualifications

• Required: Previous purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other business software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent experience will be considered.

Company Description

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.

Company Description

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.\r\n\r\n Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.