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About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Buyer responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to support operational and production needs. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, cost control, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Kanban agreements, determine appropriate quantities, and ensure inventory meets production needs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Monitor stock levels, analyze inventory needs, and place purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Receiving to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and track potential stockout risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with impacted departments regarding stockout risks.
• Track incoming shipments and ensure timely inventory availability.
• Expedite material as needed.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance based on KPIs (quality, cost, delivery, service) and collaborate on improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with Accounting, Engineering, Assembly, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract establishment.
• Maintain supporting documentation for negotiations and contracts.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing Coordinator to implement design transitions into production.
• Assist and train team members in Kanban methodology and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or customer service environments preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor is a plus.
• Resolves conflict constructively.
• Listens actively.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in meetings, emails, and reports.
• Adjusts communication style to audience needs.
• Values diverse perspectives.
• Collaborates effectively.
• Supports collective success.
• Demonstrates accountability and initiative.
• Promotes continuous improvement and enterprise-minded thinking.
• Effectively engages stakeholders across departments.
• Builds consensus and drives mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Maintains attention to detail.
• Upholds standards and seeks ongoing improvement.
• Understands financial and operational impacts.
• Aligns work with organizational strategy.
• Works efficiently within budget.
• Promotes cost-effective practices.
• Regularly required to sit, use a computer, and perform tasks in an office environment.
• Must be able to occasionally access the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• ERP systems
• Kanban methodology
• Negotiation
• Cost control
• Supplier performance analysis
• Inventory management
• Risk mitigation
• Supply chain monitoring
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication (Oral & Written)
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Influence
• Quality Focus
• Business Acumen
• Cost Awareness

Location

• In-office

Work Type

• In-office
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000-$86,000