Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer to join a supply chain team supporting global manufacturing operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position plays a central role in coordinating suppliers, production, and customer-facing teams to maintain material availability and support demand. The ideal candidate brings strong purchasing experience, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage supplier commitments, inventory timing, and cost considerations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review purchasing recommendations and determine appropriate order actions based on demand, inventory levels, and supply requirements.
• Issue purchase orders accurately and on schedule while maintaining clear documentation for supplier transactions.
• Confirm commercial details such as payment conditions, shipping terms, freight expense, and tariff-related cost impacts before orders are finalized.
• Partner with production and warehouse personnel to communicate expected inbound deliveries and provide guidance on material arrival timing.
• Monitor supplier commitments, shipment status, and incoming quantities to keep delivery information current and reliable.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and supporting documentation within shared tracking tools and online files.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to reduce lead times, improve delivery performance, and control domestic and international freight costs.
• Lead recurring open-order reviews with suppliers, document follow-up actions, and escalate risks that may affect customer demand or production schedules.
• Serve as a backup resource for team activities and develop standard work instructions to support consistent purchasing processes.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in purchasing, buying, or supplier management roles.
• Background working with inventory-related processes in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, supplier communication, and purchase order management.
• Strong analytical ability with the capacity to work independently and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing data, documents, and order information.
• Experience building productive relationships with internal teams and external suppliers across different levels of an organization.
• Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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