Professional Buyer - Indirect Materials

Location: Pomfret

Position Summary / Essential Function The Professional Buyer - Indirect Materials is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities for maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and other indirect materials in support of manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely availability of materials, adherence to procurement processes, cost control, and accurate system transactions across ERP and related systems.
Working under the direction of a Purchasing Professional, this position supports plant uptime and operational continuity by managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, maintaining inventory levels, and partnering closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Execute purchase orders for MRO and indirect materials, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery timelines
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities through min/max monitoring and replenishment activities
• Support storeroom operations, including receiving coordination, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to ensure timely fulfillment of work order material requirements
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply disruptions, backorders, and vendor issues
• Maintain accurate records in ERP, CMMS, and/or QMS systems, including item master data and supplier information
• Participate in vendor coordination activities, including quote requests, lead time tracking, and performance follow-up
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and process improvements
• Support implementation and adherence to standardized MRO procurement processes and controls
• Assist with obsolescence management and inventory reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, audit requirements, and internal controls
Key Metrics
• On-time purchase order placement and delivery performance
• Inventory availability / stockout rate for assigned items
• Inventory accuracy and cycle count compliance
• Purchase price variance and cost savings support
• Requisition-to-order cycle time
Qualifications Required
• 2-5+ years of experience in Purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with: o ERP systems (e.g., D365 or similar) o Purchase order management and vendor coordinationo Inventory or materials management processesPreferred
• Exposure to MRO or indirect materials procurement
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance planning environments
• Basic technical understanding of industrial supplies or components
• APICS/ASCM coursework or certification (in progress or completed)
Work Environment Manufacturing facility environment with periodic interaction in storeroom and production areas; adherence to PPE and safety requirements.
Benefits:401(k) with matching

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off Referral program

Tuition reimbursement
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All applicants who are offered a job with the company will be tested for drugs as part of the post job offer employment screening process.
Our company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.