Factory Buyer
Core
Execute day-to-day procurement of direct materials and production supplies to support efficient factory operations.
Role type
Factory Buyer (Purchasing)
Builds
Direct materials and production-related supplies for factory operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
Industrial purchasing, ERP systems (SAP), inventory management, contract implementation, supply risk identification, PO creation, invoice processing, supplier performance monitoring
Preferred skills
Advanced Excel, stakeholder alignment, problem-solving, planning and organizing
Technologies
SAP, MS Office, Word, Excel, PP
Responsibilities
Create POs in ERP system, expedite back orders, manage inventory of direct materials, follow up on goods receipt, handle invoice queries, monitor regional Material Planning KPIs, support supplier performance measurements, ensure operational implementation of contracts, identify emerging supply risks, handle minor claims
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC