Buyer I

About the Role

The role is responsible for planning and procuring material requirements to achieve the lowest possible overall cost, drive year‑over‑year productivity savings, and meet inventory reduction commitments for assigned parts and vendors. It also involves analyzing and forecasting market data to secure the best price acquisition. Key duties include identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for goods and services, as well as preparing, executing, and reviewing requisitions and purchase orders to align with company standards and expectations. The incumbent provides commodity forecast data to suppliers, determines appropriate order lot sizes and packaging quantities, and works to optimize material flow and inventory objectives. Maintaining strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and resolving disputes are also essential. Staying current on industry trends, price fluctuations, market conditions, and new products enables informed decision‑making. The role continuously monitors costs and seeks expense‑reduction opportunities while preserving quality and service levels. All procurement activities must adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Coordination with Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments ensures deadlines are met, and purchase orders are expedited with accurate delivery information shared across teams. • Plan and procure material requirements to minimize cost and reduce inventory. • Analyze market data to forecast pricing and secure best acquisitions. • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers; prepare and review purchase orders. • Provide commodity forecasts and determine optimal order lot sizes and packaging. • Develop and maintain supplier relationships; monitor performance and resolve issues. • Stay informed on industry trends, price fluctuations, and new products. • Monitor costs and implement expense‑reduction strategies while maintaining quality. • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulations, and legal requirements. • Coordinate with Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Engineering to meet project deadlines. • Expedite purchase orders and communicate delivery dates to relevant teams. • Multi‑task, organize work, and operate with minimal supervision in high‑pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material planning
• ▸supplier selection
• ▸purchase orders
• ▸cost reduction
• ▸forecasting
• ▸compliance

What You Bring

Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in business, supply chain management, or a related field. Required competencies include effective written and verbal communication, strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities, multitasking, organization, negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. The work environment is an indoor professional office with frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities, which may involve seasonal temperature extremes, dust, and occasional chemical fumes. Employees sit or stand for up to 95 percent of the workday and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally; negotiate skillfully. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Requirements

• ▸microsoft office
• ▸high school
• ▸3+ years
• ▸communication
• ▸negotiation
• ▸problem solving

Work Environment

Office Full-Time