Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Purchasing Agent/Buyer to join our Nampa, ID team. In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and timely procurement of materials and services. You will play a key role in supplier performance management, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-driven culture.

Procurement & Sourcing

Manage end-to-end procurement activities including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier coordination within the ERP system (Encompix)

Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability

Conduct RFQs, quotation analysis, and negotiations for materials, equipment, and services

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and identify alternative and risk-mitigated supply sources

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

Monitor and score supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)

Lead supplier issue resolution including non-conforming material returns (RMA process)

Inventory & Materials Management

Maintain accurate inventory balances and ensure alignment with production demand

Support material forecasting and production scheduling requirements

Maintain data integrity within the ERP system (item master, lead times, pricing)

Partner with engineering, quality, production, and accounting teams to support operations

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Utilize Excel and Power BI to analyze purchasing trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance

Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and inventory functions

3-5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power BI preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Experience with bill of materials (BOMs), forecasting, and inventory planning

Knowledge of lean inventory practices (Kanban, JIT)

Familiarity with supplier performance management programs

Data-driven decision making

Inventory optimization

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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