Buyer III

Responsible for purchasing materials and supplies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement within company guidelines. Performs contract negotiations, category inventory planning, and maintains monthly budgets.

Requirements

• Place purchase orders for inventory and consumable items.
• Maintain accurate data and dates in ERP system at all times.
• Ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with NCRs, purchase orders, or invoices.
• Source and provide quotes to sales and other internal teams as requested.
• Maintain approved inventory levels as directed by Supply Chain Manager (SCM).
• Recommend improvements in materials, quality, and cost.
• Ensure delivery of supporting vendor documentation as requested.
• Coordinate and maintain open dialogue with cross-functional teams for production and inventory planning.
• Expedite materials and supplies as required to meet production demands.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet requirements and goals, supporting and escalating as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing purchasing strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements for stock, pricing, and terms.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan