Plant Buyer
Core
Procures raw materials and supplies for manufacturing operations, ensuring inventory alignment with production schedules and minimizing floor disruptions.
Role type
Production Buyer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational supply chain for water treatment chemicals and hygiene solutions
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Water treatment
Required skills
MRP analysis, Purchase order generation, Inventory management, Vendor coordination, SAP proficiency, Microsoft Office
Preferred skills
APIC certification, Subcontracting management, Quality issue resolution
Responsibilities
Reviews MRP messages and generates purchase orders, Coordinates on-time deliveries to the plant, Maintains item master parameters (lead time, safety stock), Manages inventory levels and schedule changes, Processes vendor returns and credits, Manages subcontracting purchases, Reviews AP issues and 3-way matches
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC