Buyer
Core
Tactical purchasing and supply planning to ensure material availability for high-volume manufacturing production.
Role type
Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules and inventory targets
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Tactical purchasing, supplier portfolio management, supply planning, MRP systems, inventory management, stakeholder collaboration, data analysis, order expediting, risk escalation
Preferred skills
APICS certification, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, regulated manufacturing experience, quality and regulatory knowledge
Technologies
MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Manage tactical purchasing activities for an assigned supplier portfolio, Develop and execute supply plans that support production schedules, Monitor and communicate key performance indicators including inventory levels and supplier metrics, Expedite or adjust purchase orders to ensure material availability, Escalate supply constraints and drive resolution plans, Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Sourcing teams for continuous improvement