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Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a well-established and growing manufacturing company that is looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join their team! This Buyer will support purchasing operations and ensure materials are available to meet production demands. This Buyer position partners with suppliers and internal teams to secure favorable purchasing terms, maintain accurate procurement data, and address supply or quality concerns quickly. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment!
Job Responsibility:
Lead supplier discussions to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and dependable delivery schedules aligned with business needs
Create and manage purchase orders, quotation requests, and related records while keeping procurement information current and accurate
Monitor open orders daily, confirm supplier commitments, and revise system delivery dates to reflect the latest status updates
Review planning outputs and action messages on a routine basis to determine material needs and release orders accordingly
Evaluate purchasing and sales data to identify patterns that support inventory decisions, forecasting, and sourcing strategy
Build productive supplier relationships to resolve issues involving shortages, pricing differences, product quality, and order discrepancies
Coordinate with quality and supplier partners to address nonconforming materials and ensure appropriate credit or corrective follow-up is completed
Maintain inventory control tools such as Kanban items, update supplier pricing, and support the setup of new vendors and new part numbers
Procure both inventory and non-inventory materials, distribute forecasts or blanket orders when needed, and help identify alternative sources for supplies and packaging
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
At least 3 years of progressively responsible procurement or supply chain experience within a manufacturing setting
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as PivotTables and macros
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience using planning or enterprise resource systems
Solid communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across suppliers and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment