Buyer
Core
Execute purchasing strategies and manage material availability to support high-volume manufacturing production and customer demands.
Role type
Buyer I (entry-level procurement)
Builds
Material pipelines and purchase orders for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
MRP execution, supplier relationship management, purchase order issuance, inventory optimization, data analysis, ERP system usage
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing experience, supplier performance metric knowledge, APICS/CPIM certification
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, JDE, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP), monitor material pipelines, issue purchase orders, resolve supply issues, track supplier performance, minimize freight expenses, support Accounts Payable
Seniority
Entry-level (1-3 years experience)