Buyer
Core
Execute purchase orders, manage supplier communications, and ensure material availability to support production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Buyer (Procurement Operations)
Builds
Production materials and components for engineering-driven products (via careerplan.io/jobs/C8-009-0B-D63-buyer-at-vishay-precision-group)
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Purchase order management, ERP system proficiency, supplier relationship management, inventory monitoring, cost management, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Sourcing and negotiation, process improvement, new product introduction support
Technologies
ERP systems
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 compliance with procurement policies and quality standards; Coordinate purchasing activities with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Finance teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC