Buyer
Core
Execute procurement operations to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services for production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Buyer (Procurement Operations)
Builds
Purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and material availability for production (via careerplan.io/jobs/C8-009-0B-D63-buyer)
Domain
Manufacturing / Engineering
Required skills
Purchase order management, ERP system proficiency, supplier communication, inventory monitoring, MRP output analysis, cost reduction support, quality compliance coordination, cross-functional stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Sourcing and negotiation, process improvement initiatives, new product introduction support
Technologies
ERP systems, MRP tools
Responsibilities
Create, issue, and monitor Purchase Orders; track supplier commitments and delivery dates; monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements; support cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives; ensure suppliers meet quality and compliance standards; coordinate purchasing activities with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Finance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC