Buyer A well-known manufacturer is seeking a Buyer for their growing team! This full-time, direct-hire role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential materials for our client’s Vermont operations. Responsibilities of the Buyer

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and internal leadership team
• Manage monthly and year-end inventory process
• Assure robust, predictable, consistent flow of materials and services to manufacturing sites
• Team with local production managers and buyers to establish and maintain demand-driven inventory levels for raw materials
• Actively negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to ensure the best possible materials, pricing, and terms
• Maintain vendor file records and transactions
• Monitor, assess, manage, mitigate, and report supply chain risks as they arise
• Assign purchase orders/packing slips to invoices
• Research and resolve vendor/customer inquiries
• Assist in month/annual period closings
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualifications of the Buyer

• 2-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing organization preferred
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) accreditation preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation, project management, and organizational skills
• Excellent data-driven analytical skills
• International purchasing experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ERP experience preferred

Please share your resume in confidence for this Buyer opportunity offering $20.20/hour and comprehensive benefits. We look forward to hearing from you!To apply, please email a copy of your resume to rutland@leddygroup.com, call 802-786-2222, or apply online at www.leddygroup.com.IND51Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.About Leddy GroupWe are a privately owned, regional staffing company serving northern New England since 1994. We are real people helping real people find meaningful employment through our specialties: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Engineering, HR, Industrial and Skilled Manufacturing.