What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Connect Search, LLC?
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5
Pay Range: $70k - $80k
Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays
Summary
Connect Search is hiring a Buyer in Milwaukee. this position offers a hybrid work from home schedule of days per week.
Responsibilities
- Maintain effective product/component supplier relationships.
- Understand markets for commodities, including existing and potential sources of supply.
- Monitor finished goods & component inventory levels.
- Prepare procurement plans for review & approval based on historical trends, current backlog, and forecasted orders.
- Proactively identify trends in slow-moving products/parts and execute plans to liquidate, reconfigure/repurpose, or scrap to minimize unfavorable P&L impact.
- Maintain effective 3PL relationship for accurate, timely & cost-effective shipping.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in inventory planning/forecasting and purchasing.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000