Supply Chain/ Procurement/ Buyer- Urgent Need

Now hiring for a Buyer - Direct Hire

With Staffmark, you're more than an employee filling a Buyer role - you're a respected team member from day one. Find more than a job with Staffmark - find a team that values your time, talent, and potential.

High school diploma or GED required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing, inventory control, procurement, or manufacturing may be considered.
3+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or materials planning experience required.

• Experience in food manufacturing, beverage production, dairy processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or another regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Sage 100, MRP software, or similar inventory management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance data.
• Primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility.

Ability to move between office, warehouse, receiving, and manufacturing areas as needed.
Must comply with GMP, food safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
Flexible schedule availability to respond to urgent supplier, inventory, or production issues when necessary.
Purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging, labels, sanitation supplies, and other production materials to support manufacturing operations.
Analyze production schedules, forecasts, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and safety stock requirements to ensure material availability.
Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, pricing, quality, and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.
Coordinate with production, operations, quality, receiving, accounting, and suppliers to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and purchasing discrepancies.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, inventory data, and supplier information.
Support inventory control through cycle counts, inventory analysis, and management of slow-moving or obsolete materials.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, freight terms, and supply agreements with approved vendors.
Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, quality assurance, supplier approval, and regulatory requirements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and supply chain efficiencies while maintaining product quality and service levels.

As a Buyer you will perform responsibilities that support the daily operations of your assigned employer while following established procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements. Duties may include operating equipment, working with customers, handling materials, preparing documentation, supporting administrative activities, using technology, collaborating with team members, or completing other responsibilities appropriate to the position. Successful Buyer professionals demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while contributing to organizational success.
The Buyer contributes to daily operations by completing assigned responsibilities with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to organizational goals. Successful Buyer candidates demonstrate reliability, teamwork, communication skills, and a willingness to learn while supporting efficient operations.