Buyer

Description

• Expedite or re-schedule orders as required to support production or customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchase order data (dates, pricing, quantities) in ERP.
• Track supplier performance against KPIs such as On-Time Delivery, Fill Rate, and Quality.
• Monitor inventory levels vs. targets and adjust order quantities/timing as needed.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and supplier performance.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact with assigned suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, systems, or supplier management practices and proactively recommend solutions.
• Own and manage planning data for assigned suppliers and materials, ensuring accuracy in demand, lead times, safety stock, and other key parameters.
• Communicate supply issues, delays, and risks proactively to Procurement Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Review, release, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system based on supply plans and business needs.
• Monitor open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time, complete, and accurate deliveries.
• Adhere to company procurement policies and standard work.
• Partner with Procurement Managers to align inventory with financial and operational goals.
• Pull, analyze, and reconcile data from multiple sources (ERP, supplier scorecards, inventory reports, demand plans) to support purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (planning, scheduling, receiving, logistics) to resolve material availability issues.
• Support supplier corrective actions and escalate unresolved issues to management.
• Use data to identify supply risks, overstock/understock trends, or supplier performance concerns, and communicate findings clearly to managers and stakeholders.
• Work with the Inventory Manager to ensure inventory is right-sized to support business needs and actively monitor/address slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory.

Requirements

• Comfortable making business recommendations or raising concerns based on data trends and analysis.
• Proven experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment.
• Strong data management and analytical skills, with the ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret information from multiple systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl ___% of the day.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Or relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) required; experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and data parameters.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull ____ pounds.
• Proficiency in inventory control techniques and inventory management software.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit ____% of the day.
• Stand: Must be able to stand ____% of the day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend ___% of the day.
• Must be able to travel 5%.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.

Benefits

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance