Buyer

We are looking for a detail-focused Buyer to support purchasing operations for a manufacturing environment in the tri-valley area. This contract with a potential to hire position will play a key role in maintaining material availability, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and helping the organization meet production and service goals. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound purchasing judgment, and the confidence to manage a large volume of purchasing requests.

Responsibilities:

• Create and issue purchase orders for assigned materials while accounting for lead times, production schedules, and supply requirements.

• Partner with engineering, quality, production, sales, and warehouse teams to align purchasing activity with manufacturing demand and inventory needs.

• Monitor open orders and follow up with suppliers to keep deliveries on track and minimize potential disruptions.

• Research inventory and invoice variances, identify underlying causes, and take corrective action to resolve discrepancies.

• Review purchasing data and material trends to support informed decisions and maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Manage purchased components and supplier communications within ERP and related business systems.

• Perform additional procurement and supply chain support duties as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or supply chain support roles.

• Background working in a manufacturing environment

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (Pivots, V/X-lookups, formulas)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Syteline, SAP, Oracle Etc.

Compensation

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