Plant Buyer
Core
Procures materials, components, and services to meet operational requirements for quality, delivery, price, and inventory levels.
Role type
Plant Buyer
Builds
Procurement of materials and components for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Negotiation, ERP system data management, supplier qualification, inventory management, cost reduction, lead time determination, purchase order placement, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Team environment experience, minority-owned business supplier engagement
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Procure assigned materials and services; 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 new product development; support commodity cost and lead time reduction projects; manage inventory programs including vendor stocking and consignment; identify at-risk materials to prevent shortages; maintain ERP data integrity; assist in resolving supplier quality issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC