Buyer II

Summary

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices, maintains vendor relationships, and supports production schedules by monitoring inventory levels and resolving supply issues. The Buyer plays a key role in optimizing costs, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, equipment, and services required for manufacturing operations.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by working with production planning, warehousing, and operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers as needed.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable and consistent supply.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and protect company interests.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and partner with them on corrective actions when needed.
• Analyze pricing trends, market changes, and cost drivers to support purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing transactions, supplier contracts, and pricing agreements.
• Support budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material or specification issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to streamline the procurement process.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, improve lead times, and enhance supplier performance.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, etc.).
• Experience sourcing industrial materials, equipment, or technical components strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motion.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.