Temporary Buyer Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Temporary Buyer – Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Location: Whippany, NJ *Must be able to commute daily to Whippany, NJ*

Type: Temporary (3 Months – Potential for Hire)

Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $35.00 – $38.00 / hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Temp Buyer to support our active production schedules and material procurement. In this Temp Buyer position, we welcome purchasing talent from manufacturing, industrial products, automotive, medical device, or aerospace backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: As a Temp Buyer , you will purchase raw materials, components, and specialized services to keep production running smoothly.
• PO Management & Tracking: Issue accurate purchase orders, track order statuses, and expedite shipments to prevent material shortages.
• Vendor Management: Solicit quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Inventory & Planning: Work within MRP/ERP systems to balance material availability with inventory targets.
• Problem Solving: Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve order discrepancies or non-conformance issues.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of purchasing experience, ideally working as a Temp Buyer , Buyer, or Procurement Specialist in manufacturing.
• Hands-on proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and detail-oriented organization skills.
• Ability to review technical specifications and supplier quotes.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:

•\tClients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data
•\tPrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes
•\tWe help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs
•\tWe offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry

Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:\r\n\r\n•\tClients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data\r\n•\tPrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes\r\n•\tWe help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs\r\n•\tWe offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry