Buyer (Level I/II)

The Buyer is responsible for tactical and strategic purchasing activities for assigned production cells, ensuring timely material availability, reliable supplier delivery, and competitive pricing. This role partners with suppliers and internal teams to resolve production roadblocks, manage purchasing priorities, support engineering changes, and drive cost savings and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities, purchase orders, and supplier commitments to support production schedules.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, delivery dates, pricing, and material availability; proactively resolve shortages and delays.
• Support supplier Material Review Requests (MRRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Production.
• Coordinate material forecasting and inventory levels to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Build supplier relationships, resolve pricing discrepancies, and negotiate cost improvements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Use Oracle to execute purchasing transactions and maintain accurate order information.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, applicable regulations, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, scheduling, production leadership, or supply chain.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and strategic planning.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle purchasing transactions and departmental processes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.