What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at LHH?
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Buyer at our manufacturing client in Middlefield, CT. The
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who will oversee the entire order process. You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyze trends, follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
Duties
- Purchase order date maintenance (confirmations, due date updates)
- Vendor documentation management (ISO certs, compliance updates)
- Item card creation and maintenance
- Supplier onboarding (ARIBA - indirect, NAV - direct)
- General ARIBA support and help requests
- RFQ entry and tracking
Responsibilities
- Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) for a wide range of commodities
- Process modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements
- Perform commercial analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions
- Contacting Suppliers and updating POs (Purchase Orders)
- Order Confirmation and Kanban Releases
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills