Supply Chain Buyer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Buyer I to support procurement and supply chain operations by sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely material flow to meet production requirements.

This role is ideal for candidates with early-career procurement or supply chain experience, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems and supplier coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field
• 1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
• Ability to analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) for cost and lead time accuracy
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain coursework or certifications preferred
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems
• Experience with Kanban or inventory replenishment systems

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

• Procure materials to support production schedules and inventory targets
• Monitor supplier deliveries and material movement
• Ensure purchased materials meet quality and compliance standards
• Resolve material variances, shortages, and non-conformance issues

Supplier Management

• Support supplier sourcing initiatives and cost savings projects
• Assist with:
• • Supplier qualification
  • RFQs
  • Contract negotiations
  • Supplier meetings and issue resolution
• Manage supplier VMI agreements and Kanban programs
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and scorecards
• Support corrective action processes and supplier audits/site visits

Systems & Process Support

• Maintain Oracle part setup and procurement records
• Update purchase orders and supplier data
• Support ECO notifications, PO updates, and cost impact analysis
• Run daily reports including:
• • New Buy
  • Late Orders
  • Kanban reports

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Participate in Kaizen and process improvement initiatives
• Support cost reduction and sourcing projects
• Assist with monthly safety audits and spend reviews
• Reconcile purchasing card transactions in Concur
• Support inventory audits, AP issues, receiving discrepancies, and month-end reporting

Performance Goals

• Support achievement of:
• • 98% incoming inspection quality pass rate
  • 95% on-time delivery from suppliers

Systems/Tools

• Oracle ERP
• Concur
• Kanban / VMI systems
• Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Strong communication and supplier management skills
• Comfortable in manufacturing/procurement environment
• Process improvement mindset