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Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

$30 - $38 per hour

LHH

This role is responsible for executing daily purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, tracking orders, and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply chain experience and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position works closely with Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers to maintain inventory levels, support production schedules, and drive procurement efficiency.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within procurement and gain exposure to sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvement projects.
Create and manage purchase orders based on inventory requirements and purchasing parameters.
Monitor open orders and proactively follow up to ensure on-time delivery.
Expedite critical materials and communicate delays or shortages to internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead-time, and item information within the ERP system.
Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, delivery schedules, and order changes.
Resolve purchasing, receiving, shipping, and invoice discrepancies.
Assist with freight quotes, shipment coordination, and logistics support.
Partner with Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, and Finance teams to support production and inventory requirements.
Prepare purchasing reports, inventory analysis, and procurement metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, purchasing accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Support additional procurement and supply chain initiatives as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

  • 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, materials, inventory, or supply chain experience required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
  • Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are a plus.

Basic to intermediate Excel skills with the ability to analyze purchasing and inventory data.
Eagerness to learn and grow within a procurement organization.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Pay Details: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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