Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Job Summary: The Buyer is responsible for planning and purchasing a set of commodities within the operation group. Through individual contributions, established procedures, and cross functional influencing, the Buyer ensures all materials, services, and supplies are available as required. The Buyer selects suppliers, identifies and leads initiatives to reduce cost and improve service, while proactively resolving issues relating to their commodities. The Buyer will work closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Production, Sales and Warehouse to optimize BizLink's supply chain.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure alignment with production demand.
Monitor and maintain material pipeline to meet MRP requirements; proactively identify and resolve supply issues.
Ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) through on-time delivery and coordination from receiving to production.
Execute and leverage negotiated supplier terms to minimize material liability and optimize cost efficiency.
Generate and manage Purchase Orders in accordance with agreed pricing, terms, and conditions.
Ensure supplier compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations.
Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for CNC machined parts, sheet metal components, PCB assemblies, and electronic components.
Optimize order management processes to enhance supplier communication and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters to balance procurement costs with inventory levels.
Monitor and improve supplier performance in delivery and quality; lead corrective actions for recurring or critical issues.
Contribute to commodity and pricing strategies; collaborate closely with Buyers, Managers, and Supply Chain teams.
Provide insights on supplier performance and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
Reduce material freight costs through effective planning and coordination.
Support additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• 2-3 years of progressive procurement/purchasing experience with demonstrated vendor negotiation skills
• APICS or ISM certification (e.g., CPIM, CPSM) preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in supply chain management systems