Buyer
Core
Sourcing, purchasing, and managing assigned materials and suppliers to support production schedules and company objectives.
Role type
Buyer (Purchasing)
Builds
Materials, products, and services for manufacturing production
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, cost negotiation, market trend analysis, inventory control, ERP/MRP systems, Lean manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
CPM or APICS certification, lean manufacturing experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Plan and execute purchase of materials, products, and services; Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; Monitor market conditions and commodity trends; Review inventory levels and demand requirements; Collaborate with Production Planning to align inventory with sales plans; Track supplier pricing and update purchase orders; Generate reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.
Seniority
Individual Contributor