Buyer

About This Role

This Buyer role involves sourcing and purchasing goods and materials for manufacturing, ensuring product availability, cost control, and operational efficiency through strong analytical skills and supply chain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across designated product categories, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing
• Approach the position with a total savings mindset as it relates to overall Supply Chain Management, including negotiation of purchase cost, freight savings, and warehouse costs
• Build and develop relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Accurate processing of purchase orders following purchasing work instructions for assigned suppliers
• Coordinate daily supplier shipments, confirmations, and receipt of paperwork
• Monitor all inbound purchase orders to ensure on-time arrival/delivery, including overseas containers
• Consolidate purchases to achieve cost savings
• Assist with quarterly and annual supplier performance evaluation process for assigned suppliers

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong analytical skills and experience with inventory forecasting and demand planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of international sourcing, freight, and import/export logistics

Skills

* Required skills