Serving as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders, the Buyer manages the purchase order lifecycle from requisition through delivery, monitors supplier commitments and performance, communicates production schedule and engineering changes, and drives resolution of delivery, quality, capacity, and other supply-related issues. The Buyer works closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Commodity Management, Finance, Accounting, and suppliers to proactively identify risks, maintain material availability, support financial accuracy, and minimize disruptions to manufacturing.