Buyer
Huntingburg, INJobPosted 1w agoStill listed today
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The Buyer supports procurement operations by managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services to meet company needs efficiently. Responsibilities include handling requisitions, purchase orders, inventory planning, supplier performance evaluation, cost reduction, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams.
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Full job description
The Buyer plays a pivotal role in supporting procurement operations by managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships. This position is essential for ensuring timely procurement of goods and services to meet company needs efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage requisitions, execute purchase orders, and oversee end-to-end procurement process for goods and services.
- Maintain Supplier relationships-domestic and potentially international-including performance evaluations and collaboration on quality and cost improvements.
- Monitor inventory levels and participate in stock planning to optimize availability and minimize shortages.
- Track and manage purchase orders, handle exceptions such as delays, and ensure timely receipt of goods.
- Evaluate supplier performance metrics, address quality issues, and escalate concerns as necessary.
- Support cost reduction efforts through supplier negotiations and inventory control strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Engineering, Production, and Quality Assurance to align purchasing strategies with production schedules and quality standards.
- Assist in new product development projects by providing sourcing insights and vendor capabilities.
Skills and Abilities:
- Preferred 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
- Familiarity with procurement software and inventory management tools
- Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions to support purchasing objectives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Attention to detail in managing procurement processes and ensuring accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Proactive in identifying issues and suggesting solutions to optimize procurement operations.
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