Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Buyer- Job Description
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Reports To: Purchasing Manager

The Buyer is an exempt, salaried professional responsible for procuring raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect materials required to support manufacturing operations at Drylock Technologies. This role exercises independent judgment and decision‑making related to purchasing strategy, supplier management, and inventory planning. The Buyer partners cross‑functionally to ensure cost efficiency, material availability, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies.

Independently manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect supplies to support manufacturing demand

Utilize SAP to execute and manage purchasing transactions, supplier pricing, material requirements, inventory levels, and procurement reporting

Analyze MRP signals, demand forecasts, and usage trends to support inventory optimization and continuity of supply

Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and service; Collaborate with Production Planning to proactively address material constraints and changing production requirements

Resolve invoice discrepancies, delivery issues, and pricing variances within SAP

Partner with Quality and Operations on supplier quality issues and continuous improvement efforts

Maintain accurate purchasing documentation in compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

Exercise professional judgment in prioritizing workload and managing purchasing activities without direct supervision

Support Drylock’s safety, quality, and operational objectives

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field or equivalent professional experience

3-5 years of SAP experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within purchasing and materials management functions

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Buyer or procurement role within manufacturing

Strong understanding of MRP, inventory management, lead times, and supplier capacity planning

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software

Ability to work cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Finance, and Planning

Office and manufacturing environment

May require time on the production floor and interaction with suppliers