Buyer
Core
Coordinating procurement activities for direct materials, components, and equipment to support production requirements.
Role type
Buyer (Direct Materials)
Builds
Raw materials and purchased parts for manufacturing production
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, Purchase order processing, Inventory monitoring, Freight coordination, Invoice approval, MRP output review, Data entry, ERP software usage, Basic algebra and geometry, English language proficiency
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
ERP software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Maintaining supplier relations, Placing and modifying purchase orders, Tracking shipments, Checking stock levels to avoid overstock, Minimizing obsolescence risk, Handling claims and debit/credit issues, Filing procurement documents, Investigating inventory levels, Approving invoices, Conducting quarterly supplier reviews
Seniority
Entry-level (1-2 years experience)