Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our team in Moncks Corner, South Carolina in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role supports aftermarket and customer service operations by ensuring spare parts are procured on time and supplier commitments are managed effectively. You will work across purchasing, planning, logistics, and customer-facing teams to reduce supply risk, address urgent demand, and help maintain strong service levels in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Transform approved purchasing needs into accurate purchase orders and oversee them through release and completion.
• Manage service-related and other non-production purchasing activities while following established procurement controls and approval processes.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics partners to prioritize urgent parts requirements and support time-sensitive aftermarket needs.
• Align buying activity with demand forecasts, operational signals, and inventory guidelines in partnership with planning teams.
• Work closely with sourcing and suppliers to address lead-time concerns, availability issues, and pricing discrepancies.
• Expedite, defer, or adjust open orders as needed to prevent service interruptions and keep stakeholders informed of changes.
• Handle procurement exceptions such as emergency buys in accordance with defined governance and authorization procedures.
• Track supplier performance, support invoice and purchase order reconciliation, and maintain accurate procurement and material data records.
• Provide support for occasional domestic and international travel requirements based on business demand.• Certificate, training, or equivalent practical experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or materials management.
• At least 2 years of experience in a buyer, materials control, or related supply chain role.
• Background supporting aftermarket, spare parts, or other service-driven operations is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems in a purchasing environment.
• Familiarity with supplier management, purchase orders, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of spare parts for heavy equipment, off-highway machinery, or trucks is a plus.
• Exposure to international purchasing activities and import-related processes is advantageous.