Associate Buyer
Core
Purchasing activities supporting production and company operations by managing procurement deliverables, purchase orders, and supplier relationships.
Role type
Associate Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Indirect materials, services, Capex, and shop floor consumables
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Purchase order management, ERP system administration, supplier negotiation, inventory management, contract execution, data analysis (Excel), stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Material Review Board (MRB) management, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) implementation, cost reduction strategies
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Windows OS
Responsibilities
Generate and manage purchase order releases, monitor PO status and communicate with suppliers, maintain parts in ERP, source for material shortages, manage stock levels of consumables, execute contract changes, resolve invoice issues, drive cost reduction negotiations
Seniority
Entry-level, individual contributor
