Buyer

Job description

Responsibilities

Purchase Execution Convert approved requisitions into accurate POs; confirm pricing, quantities, terms, and delivery dates.

Manage the full PO lifecycle

acknowledgements, expedites, pushouts, and changes; close out POs promptly. Maintain clean, current data in IFS (dates, prices, lead times, part attributes, min/max levels). Supplier & Stakeholder Management Drive supplier OTD by following up on open orders, resolving discrepancies, and escalating risks early. Obtain and compare quotations within thresholds; support basic negotiations and cost updates. Coordinate with Planning on demand and reschedules; partner with Receiving/Warehouse to clear receiving or quality holds.

Work with AP to resolve invoice variances (price/qty/freight) against PO terms. Inventory & Availability Help manage min-max and reorder points for assigned parts; recommend adjustments based on usage and lead time. Track inventory status and open orders; flag shortages and propose recovery actions (expedites, substitutions, pulls). Reporting & Continuous Improvement Produce weekly buy/expedite reports and supplier commit updates.

Monitor KPIs (e.g., past-due PO %, OTD, invoice holds) and take corrective actions. Participate in Kaizen/CI activities; standardize templates/workflows to improve accuracy and speed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required ; Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred . 3-4 years in purchasing or a manufacturing operations role preferred (strong admin + expediting backgrounds considered). Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivots, basic formulas) and proficiency in Outlook/Word. Experience with an ERP; IFS strongly preferred . Solid grasp of purchasing flows (requisitions → POs → receiving → invoicing) and basic inventory concepts (lead time, min-max).

Clear written and verbal communication; able to prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple suppliers/parts simultaneously. Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment. Physical & Environmental Demands PPE required on the production floor (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator/mask, etc.). Frequent sitting and standing. Travel Required Less than 5% .