Plant Buyer
Core
Procures materials, components, supplies, and equipment to meet operational requirements for quality, delivery, price, and inventory levels.
Role type
Plant Buyer
Builds
Procurement processes and supply chain operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial
Required skills
Negotiation, ERP system proficiency, Supplier qualification, Inventory management, Cost reduction, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Team environment experience, New product development support
Responsibilities
Procure materials to meet inventory and cost goals; Support senior buyers on invoice discrepancies and expediting; Assist in supplier qualification and auditing; Place purchase orders and communicate scheduling requirements; Determine supplier lead times; Partner with engineering on product specifications; Support commodity cost reduction and supplier consolidation; Manage inventory programs including consignment and VMI; Identify at-risk materials to prevent shortages; Maintain ERP data integrity; Resolve supplier quality issues and debit memos.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC