Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer- Job Description

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement **
FLSA Status:** Exempt – Salaried **
Location:** Reidsville, NC **
Reports To:** Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

The Buyer is an exempt, salaried professional responsible for procuring raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect materials required to support manufacturing operations at Drylock Technologies. This role exercises independent judgment and decision‑making related to purchasing strategy, supplier management, and inventory planning. The Buyer partners cross‑functionally to ensure cost efficiency, material availability, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect supplies to support manufacturing demand
• Utilize SAP to execute and manage purchasing transactions, supplier pricing, material requirements, inventory levels, and procurement reporting
• Analyze MRP signals, demand forecasts, and usage trends to support inventory optimization and continuity of supply
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and service; initiate corrective actions when needed
• Collaborate with Production Planning to proactively address material constraints and changing production requirements
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, delivery issues, and pricing variances within SAP
• Support sourcing activities, including supplier selection, negotiations, and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Partner with Quality and Operations on supplier quality issues and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation in compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Exercise professional judgment in prioritizing workload and managing purchasing activities without direct supervision
• Support Drylock’s safety, quality, and operational objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years of SAP experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within purchasing and materials management functions
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Buyer or procurement role within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory management, lead times, and supplier capacity planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision‑making skills
• Effective communication skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high‑volume or fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations and cost‑saving initiatives
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Finance, and Planning

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environment
• May require time on the production floor and interaction with suppliers
• Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill job responsibilities