Buyer

• Purchase raw materials, components, supplies, and services based on business needs.
• Review purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contracts with suppliers.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Track open purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Analyze spending trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, production, inventory, and accounting teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Source and qualify new suppliers to reduce risk and improve competitiveness.
• Assist with forecasting and demand planning initiatives.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and purchasing-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing agreements.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes and inventory management principles.
• Experience issuing and managing purchase orders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze purchasing trends and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and demand planning concepts.
• Experience working with inventory forecasting and production schedules.
• APICS, CPSM, or other purchasing/supply chain certifications.
• Experience with contract negotiation and supplier performance management.

Compensation

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