Buyer
Core
Identify purchasing needs to support production operations, place orders, and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess.
Role type
Buyer (Direct Material Procurement)
Builds
Raw materials and services for manufacturing production
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Procurement
Required skills
Direct material procurement, Manufacturing processes knowledge, ERP/MRP systems, Kanban/pull systems, Invoice resolution (3-way match), Engineering changes management, MS Office proficiency
Preferred skills
ISO 9001 standards knowledge, IMMEX program knowledge, Cost out opportunity identification
Responsibilities
Plan material purchases based on demand and inventory, Place purchase orders and confirm receipt, Communicate with suppliers regarding usage and forecasts, Maintain raw material inventory levels, Notify suppliers of material rejection or invoicing errors, Create corrective action plans for rejected material, Inform internal areas of material restrictions, Identify cost out opportunities, Contribute to ISO 9001 plant accreditation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC