Buyer

Responsibilities & Duties For the customer, your goal is to ensure the right materials and supplies are sourced and delivered on time and at the right price, so our teams can fulfill orders and maintain stock levels without disruption. For the team, your goal is to keep purchasing data clean and processes sharp. You'll collaborate across departments, manage vendor relationships, and proactively identify improvements in our supply chain, inventory, and systems. Source and place purchase orders with vendors, ensuring acceptable delivery timelines and pricing aligned with production and sales order requirements. Expedite deliveries as needed; reconcile invoices with receipts, and process acknowledgments, change orders, and direct ship orders. Maintain complete and accurate vendor profiles including product specs, pricing, lead times, and discount structures in the ERP system. Collaborate with suppliers on stock, delivery, quality, and other opportunities or concerns. Assess inventory and replenishment settings to identify and correct anomalies; coordinate with the team to reduce obsolete and excessive inventory. Participate in SKU master data management for accuracy in descriptions, pricing, and vendor item numbers. Coordinate with the Purchasing team to suggest and implement improvements in policy, process, systems, and supply base. Manage nonconforming product disposition in accordance with documented procedures. Requirements & Qualifications Minimum of one year of related purchasing or supply chain experience preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and apply sound judgment. Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal. CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification a plus. 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr