Buyer
Core
Execute purchasing activities for direct materials, components, and production supplies to support manufacturing operations and production ramp.
Role type
Buyer (Procurement) (via careerplan.io/jobs/5385564008-buyer-at-vulcanelements)
Builds
Direct materials, components, and production supplies for manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing (Rare-earth permanent magnets)
Required skills
Purchase order management, RFQ/RFP administration, supplier negotiation, supply risk identification, cost reduction analysis, supplier onboarding, inventory optimization, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or Finance; 2+ years in purchasing/procurement within manufacturing; proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Create, issue, maintain, and close purchase orders; track open POs and supplier commitments; lead RFQs/RFPs and develop bid comparisons; negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms; coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance; resolve shipping, customs, and invoice discrepancies; support supplier corrective actions; maintain procurement records
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC