The Buyer, under the supervision of the Production Manager, is responsible for planning and supporting customer order fulfillment by working with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
They ensure timely delivery of quality materials, participate in process improvements, and maintain procurement systems.
Key duties include identifying procurement needs, processing purchase orders, collaborating with engineering and QA, and managing supplier relationships to reduce costs and lead times.
The role involves ensuring safety, coordinating with accounting for invoices, and analyzing suppliers.
Required qualifications include a high school diploma, experience with ERP systems like SAP, and at least one year in manufacturing procurement.
Preferred skills include a bachelor's degree, knowledge of replenishment systems, Lean principles, strong communication, and analytical skills.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and federal export laws may restrict eligibility.