Buyer (Finance)

POSITION PURPOSE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our dynamic procurement team. This role is critical in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of a wide range of materials and components used in our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple material product categories, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for a variety of goods and services to support manufacturing operations.

• Supplier Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Inventory Coordination: Collaborate with inventory and production teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or overstock.

• Order and Delivery Oversight: Issue purchase orders, manage expedite needs, monitor order status, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume leverage, and supplier consolidation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement with project timelines and specifications.
• Supplier Intelligence: Monitor trends, material availability, and pricing fluctuations to inform purchasing decisions.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company

• Data and Reporting: Maintain accurate procurement records and provide regular reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement KPIs.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Buyer is a member of the Purchasing team and partners and offers mentorship to purchasing team members. Requires significant interaction with all levels of the organization. May participate in, or lead cross functional teams representing local and / or regional initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in a Buyer or Procurement role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• APICS certification in Production and Inventory Management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), SAP preferred
• Proven purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating contractual items with suppliers including: price, terms, VMI, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with a bias toward action
• Effective oral communication skills and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The position is predominantly an office function and has exposures consistent with an office role with extended periods seated, standing, walking, and entering information on a computer. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 25% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel up to 10% of the time.