Buyer

Description We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing organization on a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for a purchasing specialist who can step in quickly, manage high-volume buying activity, and help bring structure to a busy procurement environment. The position supports critical order placement and follow-through tied to bill of materials, while helping the team improve accuracy and purchasing efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders in a high-volume setting and ensure materials are ordered in alignment with production needs and bill of materials requirements.

• Review backlog and open demand, then take timely action to place orders and help move delayed purchasing activity forward.

• Use spreadsheets and internal purchasing tools to manage order details, track commitments, and maintain accurate buying records.

• Reconcile purchase orders against receipts and follow up on discrepancies to confirm materials are received as expected.

• Partner with the purchasing and materials team to improve day-to-day workflow and support cleanup of outstanding procurement transactions.

• Monitor supplier delivery timing and coordinate updates when order dates or material availability affect schedules.

• Maintain clear documentation within procurement systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP platforms to support reporting and operational accuracy.

• Work fully onsite during standard weekday business hours and contribute to a hands-on team environment focused on execution and responsiveness. Requirements • At least 3 years of experience in a buyer or purchasing role, preferably in a manufacturing or large-scale procurement environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing activities with minimal ramp-up time and deliver results in a fast-moving setting.

• Strong working knowledge of purchase orders, corporate procurement practices, and bill of materials-driven buying.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work from spreadsheets to organize and execute purchasing tasks.

• Experience using ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable business software is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to reconcile orders, receipts, and related purchasing records accurately.

• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday and adapt to established training and operational schedules.

• Steel-toe footwear may be required for portions of the work environment.

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