Supply Chain Buyer

Under direct supervision, supports day-to-day purchasing and material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations.

Requirements

• Execute procurement activities with approved domestic and international suppliers in alignment with demand requirements
• Maintain and update master purchasing data to ensure accuracy and system integrity
• Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders, including status tracking and on-time delivery performance within the ERP system
• Track shipments and provide timely updates on material status, risks, and delays
• Proactively identify material shortages and communicate supply risks to planning and manufacturing teams
• Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure production schedules are supported and maintained
• Manage global logistics coordination with freight forwarders, including freight quotation review, shipment allocation and routing, and freight invoice verification and issue resolution
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive issue resolution while supporting ongoing supplier communication and relationships
• Track and support Purchase Price Variance (PPV), validate pricing against quotes and contracts, and contribute to cost control initiatives
• Support inventory optimization by aligning purchasing decisions with demand forecasts and helping mitigate excess, shortages, and obsolescence
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to resolve discrepancies related to receipts, invoices, credits, and freight charges
• Coordinate with Warehouse teams to address receiving issues and ensure accurate material transactions
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs, including evolving responsibilities within procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Comprehensive leave program