Buyer

Buyer | Keep Production Moving, One Smart Purchase at a Time

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing organization known for precision, innovation, and supporting industries where cleanliness and quality are mission-critical. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for an experienced Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing supplier relationships, cost control, and inventory strategy to keep operations running smoothly.

Hours & Pay

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Training Schedule: First week of orientation, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $24.00-$39.00 per hour, based on experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers the stability of a full-time position combined with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a collaborative supply chain and engineering-driven environment where your purchasing decisions directly impact production success. Benefits include weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short-term disability, employee discounts, pet insurance, a company wellness program, and PPE provided onsite.

What You'll Do Each Day

• Purchase and expedite materials, components, equipment, and services from approved suppliers
• Review requisitions and MRP demand to ensure accuracy, completeness, and on-time fulfillment
• Obtain supplier quotes, evaluate bids, and award purchase orders
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain current supply sources
• Coordinate purchasing activity with engineering, manufacturing, and planning teams
• Monitor cost, schedule, and quality to achieve best value purchasing decisions
• Track purchase order dispatch reports to ensure on-time delivery per MRP requirements
• Participate in supplier performance and reliability evaluations
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and vendor returns as needed
• Update lead times and planning parameters to reflect supply base and usage changes

What We're Looking For

• 1-3+ years of buyer, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of inventory management, MRP, and ERP systems (Visual or similar preferred)
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective supplier partnerships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to read engineering drawings preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• APICS/NAPM certification is a plus

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based, with exposure to manufacturing hazards such as moving equipment, electrical current, and chemicals
• Must be able to sit for extended periods and perform occasional light physical activity
• Casual dress code; steel-toe footwear required in designated areas
• PPE provided by the company

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a detail-driven Buyer who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, inventory planning, and supplier management, this is your chance to step into a role where your expertise truly matters. Click Apply Now to take the next step in your supply chain career.

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