What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Buyer position at Fuse3 Solutions?
Position: Buyer
Fuse3 Solutions is working with a growing organization that is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to support procurement and inventory management activities. This role is responsible for sourcing products, managing vendor relationships, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring materials are available to support business operations.
The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Fuse3 Solutions is working with a growing organization that is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to support procurement and inventory management activities. This role is responsible for sourcing products, managing vendor relationships, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring materials are available to support business operations.
The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Purchase products and materials to support operational and customer needs.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability to support purchasing decisions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast inventory and purchasing needs.
- Track orders and deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Resolve issues related to shortages, damaged shipments, or delivery discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and vendor records.
- Prepare reports and provide purchasing analysis to leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and procedures.
- 2 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain experience.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience with inventory management, ERP, or purchasing systems preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in distribution, manufacturing, construction, retail, or a related industry.
- Ability to anticipate business needs and make proactive purchasing decisions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment.
- Strong business acumen and cost-conscious mindset.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000