Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Buyer to join our client’s team in South Asheville, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone in procurement with experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain operations, particularly in environments involving plastics or related materials. The person in this role will help maintain reliable material flow, coordinate with suppliers, and support purchasing activities that keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing activities for raw materials, components, and supplies needed to support manufacturing operations.

• Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, confirm availability, negotiate delivery timelines, and resolve order-related issues.

• Monitor inventory levels and demand signals to place timely orders that align with production schedules and business needs.

• Partner with internal teams across procurement, logistics, and supply chain to improve material availability and order accuracy.

• Track purchase orders from release through receipt, ensuring shipments arrive as expected and discrepancies are addressed quickly.

• Support sourcing efforts for plastics-related materials and coordinate with suppliers to maintain quality, cost, and service expectations.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and update system information to reflect current orders, supplier details, and material status

• At least 2 years of experience in buying, procurement, supply chain, or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.

• SAP Experience

• Background supporting material planning, supplier coordination, or logistics functions in a production setting.

• Familiarity with purchasing processes for plastics, manufacturing materials, or related industrial commodities.

• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on delivery commitments.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.

• Experience using business systems or enterprise tools to manage purchasing transactions and order records.

• Detail-oriented approach with solid problem-solving skills and a focus on accuracy in procurement activities.