Buyer
Core
Procurement and inventory control specialist ensuring material availability for manufacturing and production schedules.
Role type
Senior Buyer II (Supply Chain)
Builds
Purchased materials, goods, and services for water infrastructure manufacturing
Domain
Water infrastructure manufacturing / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, inventory management, Make vs. Buy analysis, contract review, ERP systems (JDE E1), LEAN methodology, financial acumen, technical drawing interpretation, global supplier management
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience, logistics/warehousing systems exposure
Technologies
JDE E1, Excel, Access
Responsibilities
Negotiate materials and equipment from suppliers, evaluate supplier quotes, maintain supplier communication for on-time delivery, maintain ideal inventory levels, perform Make vs. Buy analysis, create and follow Standard Work processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC