Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer / Procurement Specialist

The Buyer / Procurement Specialist manages supplier relationships and procures materials required to support production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role balances quality, cost, delivery, and inventory objectives while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production. The position plays a key part in driving supplier performance, inventory optimization, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, machined components, fabricated parts, finished goods, custom-manufactured products, and indirect materials to support production schedules.
• Create, issue, manage, and track purchase orders from initiation through delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and build strong, productive supplier partnerships.
• Monitor supplier performance, including lead times, capacity, delivery commitments, and overall reliability.
• Proactively address material shortages, delivery delays, and supply chain risks to protect production continuity.
• Expedite critical orders when necessary and communicate recovery plans clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Review and manage MRP recommendations, validating demand requirements, order quantities, and supplier lead times.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and participate in annual physical inventory activities.
• Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to resolve material availability issues and production constraints.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and inventory optimization.
• Support supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance.
• Assess supplier risk and develop contingency plans to minimize business disruptions and protect customer service.
• Drive process improvements aligned with Lean Manufacturing and 80/20 principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support and track key performance indicators related to supplier performance, inventory health, material availability, and purchase price variance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
• Ensure supplier pricing, lead times, order parameters, and purchasing records remain current and reliable.
• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier data to support informed, data-driven business decisions.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for purchasing outcomes and supplier performance.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and maintain a customer-focused mindset that balances service, cost, quality, and inventory objectives.
• Apply a continuous improvement mentality with a focus on efficiency, measurable results, and process enhancement.
• Remain calm, responsive, and solutions-oriented when managing supply chain disruptions and shifting production priorities.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing practices, inventory management, material planning, and supplier management.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for results.
• Ability to build productive supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and comfort working with…