Sr. Buyer

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to join a team in Allentown, Pennsylvania in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position will manage purchasing operations from requisition review through order completion while helping maintain strong supplier relationships. The role is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day procurement execution with careful attention to accuracy, timelines, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluate incoming purchase requests to confirm specifications, timing, and purchasing needs before moving forward with orders.

- Create and submit purchase orders with a high level of accuracy to support timely procurement activity.

- Complete order processing steps within the company purchasing platform and ensure records are properly maintained.

- Partner with suppliers to address discrepancies involving orders, invoices, deliveries, or payments.

- Monitor purchasing activity to help keep materials and services aligned with operational requirements.

- Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify requisitions and support efficient procurement decisions.

- Follow established purchasing procedures to maintain compliance, documentation, and consistency across transactions. Requirements - Demonstrated experience working in a buyer, senior buyer, or purchasing role.

- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing operations, and order management.

- Ability to review requisitions and translate business needs into accurate purchase orders.

- Experience coordinating with vendors to resolve supply, billing, or payment-related concerns.

- Familiarity with purchasing materials, supplier communication, and procurement documentation.

- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and follow-through.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and vendor interactions.

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