Buyer – Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join a growing manufacturing team. This position is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods, materials, components, and services necessary to support daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have previous purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and will be comfortable working directly with suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, managing purchase orders, monitoring costs, and ensuring materials are delivered on time.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and confident working with suppliers and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components, and services while meeting established cost, quality, and delivery requirements
• Source and evaluate suppliers and assist with identifying new vendors
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and purchasing schedules
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery
• Identify potential supply-chain risks that could impact production or business operations
• Communicate material shortages, delays, or supplier issues to appropriate departments
• Resolve supplier issues involving pricing, quality, delivery, and invoices
• Review purchasing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement
• Monitor market trends and supplier conditions
• Work closely with Quality and other departments to evaluate supplier performance
• Prepare purchasing reports and operational updates as needed
• Assist Customer Service with order entry and customer purchase orders when necessary
• Update information within the ERP system
• Assist with EDI transfers involving customer invoices
• Provide support with month-end activities as needed
• Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or buying
• Manufacturing purchasing experience strongly preferred
• Business, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or related education preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and cost analysis
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier terms
• Ability to build and maintain productive supplier relationships
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with an ERP system is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that purchasing is more than simply placing orders. The right candidate will be proactive in managing suppliers, controlling costs, maintaining material availability, identifying potential risks, and helping improve overall purchasing processes.

This position is best suited for a candidate with previous professional purchasing experience, particularly within a manufacturing environment.