Procurement Buyer

Procurement Buyer

Enhanced Staffing is partnering with a respected manufacturing and construction client to hire a Procurement Buyer. This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services that support manufacturing operations and project execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement, supplier management, and purchasing within a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials, equipment, and services while securing competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Review purchase requisitions, obtain vendor quotes, and issue purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while onboarding new vendors.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Production, Field Operations, and Accounts Payable to ensure material requirements are met.
• Monitor supplier performance, shipment schedules, quality, and invoice resolution.
• Support project teams with material planning and procurement strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, and streamline procurement processes.
• Escalate supply chain risks and material shortages as needed.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records while handling confidential business information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience purchasing direct materials in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchase orders, requisitions, vendor management, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings or blueprints and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Viewpoint software is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Work Environment

This is primarily an onsite office position with occasional exposure to manufacturing and construction environments. Limited travel (less than 5%) may be required.

If you're an experienced procurement professional looking to make an impact with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.