Plant Buyer
Core
Procure materials and products, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery to support manufacturing operational requirements.
Role type
Procurement Buyer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Material supply chain for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
MRP analysis, Purchase order management, Vendor performance monitoring, Contract negotiation, Forecasting, Database querying (AS/400)
Preferred skills
Manufacturing environment experience, Procurement software proficiency, Analytical problem-solving
Technologies
AS/400, Microsoft Office Suite, Procurement software
Responsibilities
Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks, Place and expedite purchase orders, Monitor vendor performance and resolve delivery/pricing issues, Provide forecasts to vendors, Update purchasing parameters for stock levels, Implement material-related projects
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)