Location: Southwick, MA Pay: $22.50$26.00 per hour Schedule: Full-Time
Position Summary
A manufacturing company is seeking an Entry-Level Buyer to support purchasing, sourcing, and vendor management activities. This role is responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, researching suppliers, and helping secure competitive pricing while ensuring materials meet quality and specification requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented individual looking to build a career in purchasing and supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Review purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, and monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and assist with negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
Purchase materials and supplies at competitive prices while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
Maintain accurate purchase order records, including availability dates, quantities, and delivery information.
Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate purchasing activities and resolve issues.
Maintain supplier information and organize documentation related to raw material certifications.
Coordinate internal and external logistics, including pickups, deliveries, and truck maintenance.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable material availability and competitive pricing.
Coordinate and plan future orders to support production and operational needs.
Maintain organized records and complete purchasing projects and tasks within established deadlines.
Follow workplace safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to coordinate orders, plan ahead, and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and shift between tasks as needed.
Willingness to learn purchasing systems, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
Working Conditions
Work within a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to high noise levels, moving machinery, sharp metal edges, fumes, dust, mists, oils, and cutting fluids.
Follow applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
May be required to travel between facilities in Southwick and Westfield, Massachusetts.
Physical Requirements
Ability to read customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
Ability to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and sit for extended periods as required by the position.
Compensation
$22.50$26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Southwick, MA
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Process Management (MPM)unmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Order Deliveryunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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