Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Job Title:

Buyer (onsite, no relocation)

Job Description

The Buyer plays a key role in supporting the purchasing function by accurately entering and managing large, complex purchase orders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This onsite position at the client's facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and focuses on high-volume, detailed manual data entry, adherence to standard work procedures, and effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers.

The organization is growing significantly and offers long-term development opportunities for individuals who are detail-oriented, driven, and eager to contribute to a company undergoing an ERP implementation and major expansion.

Responsibilities

• Enter large, multi-line purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all data is complete and correct.

• Process approximately 20 purchase orders per day, each potentially containing 100150 lines, using manual data entry.

• Follow established standard work procedures and purchasing guidelines consistently.

• Use Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic analysis of purchase order information.

• Use Outlook for email communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Communicate effectively via phone and email to provide updates on orders, resolve issues, and clarify requirements.

• Manage and maintain purchase requisitions, ensuring timely conversion into purchase orders.

• Support inventory purchasing activities by understanding inventory levels and aligning purchase orders with inventory needs.

• Utilize ERP software to enter, update, and manage purchase orders and related purchasing data.

• Ensure data accuracy and maintain meticulous attention to detail in all purchasing and order entry tasks.

• Multitask across multiple purchase orders and requests while managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure adherence to current processes and purchasing standards.

• Proactively follow up on order status, discrepancies, and issues, and communicate resolutions clearly.

• Hold internal and external partners accountable to established purchasing processes when necessary.

• Exhibit a strong work ethic, driven attitude, and self-starter mindset in daily responsibilities.

• Support the reduction of the existing purchase order backlog created during the ERP implementation.

• Maintain professional, business-casual appearance and comply with safety footwear requirements when accessing the manufacturing floor.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with inventory purchasing and a solid understanding of how to manage purchase orders in relation to inventory needs.

• Practical experience processing and managing purchase requisitions.

• Experience working with ERP software in a purchasing, inventory, or order entry capacity.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data entry and tracking.

• Proficiency with Outlook for professional email communication.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Ability to provide clear updates on orders, address issues promptly, and ensure adherence to established processes.

• Confidence in holding individuals accountable to purchasing procedures and standards when required.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in manual data entry.

• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a high-volume environment.

• Reliable, prompt, and consistently on time for scheduled work hours.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and willingness to work diligently to meet deadlines.

• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while following standard procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer or in a purchasing specialist/coordinator role.

• Familiarity with purchase order and order entry processes in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Comfort working with large, complex data sets and multi-line purchase orders.

• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes during ERP implementations.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Professional demeanor and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

• Interest in long-term growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.

• Motivation to contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes and data accuracy.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at a manufacturing facility and follows a standard…