Buyer

Role Overview

Coordinate the ordering of raw material or outside supplier services with the demand of the business, expediting and interfacing with manufacturing and quality departments.

What You Will Do

Enter purchase orders, seek approvals, send purchase orders to suppliers, monitor MRP requirements, and provide reporting on material and order status.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong analytical and negotiation skills, ability to work with limited supervision, and attention to detail are required. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a closely related field, and a minimum of one year of purchasing experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or closely related field
• Minimum of one year of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing company
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word & Excel
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision and apply critical thinking to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines and sense of urgency
• Ability to coordinate work flow and identify and respond to priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, or perform independently
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• MRO stockroom knowledge and ability to cover when personnel are out of the office
• Excellent interpersonal skills