Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina in a Long-term Contract position. This role serves as a key link between suppliers, production, warehouse operations, and customer-facing teams to keep materials flowing efficiently and support demand without interruption. The ideal candidate will bring strong purchasing judgment, inventory awareness, and the ability to coordinate supplier commitments, shipment timing, and cost-related updates in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review purchasing recommendations and make informed buying decisions based on demand, inventory position, and supply needs.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Confirm commercial details such as payment terms, freight arrangements, shipping costs, and applicable tariff considerations before orders are finalized.
• Partner with production and warehouse teams to provide clear direction on incoming materials, expected receipt dates, and inventory availability.
• Monitor supplier commitments, shipment progress, and delivery updates to maintain reliable visibility into inbound quantities and timing.
• Keep shipment records and related documentation current and accurate within online tracking folders and internal systems.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics partners to shorten lead times, improve on-time delivery performance, and control transportation expenses across domestic and international shipments.
• Conduct regular open-order reviews with suppliers, document outcomes, and communicate changes that may affect customer demand, cost, or lead time.
• Provide cross-functional support to teammates as needed and create standard work documentation to support consistent execution of responsibilities.• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or supplier management within a supply chain-driven environment.
• Background in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or inventory-focused operations with hands-on exposure to material planning and inbound supply coordination.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, purchase order management, supplier communication, and related business practices.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems; exposure to NetSuite or comparable platforms is strongly preferred.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing documentation, shipment data, and order information.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to work independently while responding effectively to changing business and supplier conditions.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and external supplier partners.
• Experience supporting global supply chains is preferred, especially involving international suppliers.