The Buyer will join our Purchasing team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer. This role provides essential support to the purchasing department, assisting with both administrative duties and entry-level purchasing tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department.
Responsibilities: -
• Handle administrative tasks such as data entry, file management, and document organization to support purchasing functions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, supplier information, and inventory data.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and creating presentations as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication and correspondence.
• Assist in processing purchase orders, including creating, updating, and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct basic research on suppliers and products to support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delays.
• Support in managing supplier relationships by assisting in resolving issues and maintaining valuable communication.
• Help maintain accurate inventory levels by coordinating with receiving and warehouse teams to track materials.
• Input, update, and manage data in purchasing and inventory management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports on purchasing activity, inventory status, and order tracking.
• Assist with expense tracking and invoice reconciliation.
Qualifications: -
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or bachelor’s preferred
• 4 to 6years of experience in a manufacturing administrative role or purchasing environment preferred