Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support manufacturing operations in Farmington, New Hampshire. This role is responsible for securing materials, components, and services needed to keep production running efficiently while balancing cost, quality, and delivery performance. The ideal candidate brings strong supplier management skills, sound judgment in sourcing decisions, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Source raw materials, machined parts, tooling, production supplies, and outside services required for daily manufacturing needs.
• Create, track, and maintain purchase orders within the company’s ERP platform to ensure accurate and timely procurement activity.
• Evaluate supplier performance by reviewing quality results, on-time delivery, pricing, and overall service responsiveness.
• Lead commercial discussions with vendors to improve costs, payment terms, lead times, and longer-term supply arrangements.
• Proactively follow up on urgent orders and address shortages or shipment delays before they disrupt production schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product introductions, supplier selection, and sourcing plans for new components.
• Partner with planning and production to align purchasing activity with inventory targets while reducing unnecessary excess stock.
• Review quotations and compare sourcing options based on total value, product quality, lead time, and supply risk.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, including supplier records, pricing details, and lead times, while supporting inventory accuracy and continuous improvement efforts.
• Build effective relationships with domestic and international suppliers and stay informed on market conditions, material availability, and supply chain risk factors.• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Background sourcing manufactured components, metals, tooling, or other industrial products is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage supplier relationships successfully.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems; NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, inventory, and supplier data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting.
• Self-directed problem solver with strong attention to detail; experience in precision manufacturing sectors or procurement certifications is a plus.