Buyer

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.

Target Salary : $52,000-60,000

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options : up to 10% annual bonus

Job Summary : Responsible for purchasing and planning materials needed to support manufacturing operations. This role manages supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory requirements, pricing, and delivery while working closely with engineering and operations to ensure materials are available when needed.

Job Duties :

• Manage purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for direct materials and production needs
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities as needed
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery expectations, and other purchasing requirements with suppliers
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure materials arrive on time and production requirements are met
• Work with suppliers, engineering, and operations to resolve quality, delivery, and material-related issues
• Monitor supplier performance and act when cost, quality, or delivery expectations are not being met
• Support inventory planning and maintain appropriate material levels and MRP settings.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements related to engineering changes, prints, and specifications
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and respond to changes in material pricing, availability, and market conditions
• Support subcontracting and temporary outsourcing requirements as needed

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of industrial purchasing experience, including direct material purchasing within a heavy manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and material planning
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills