Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Hollman Inc. – Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for managing material procurement to support production demand, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role plays a key part in aligning purchasing strategy with production schedules, minimizing shortages, and driving cost efficiency across all purchased materials.

• Review Material Planner Workbench (Syteline) to determine purchasing needs.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders based on:
  • Demand
  • Lead times
  • Inventory levels
• Ensure materials are ordered in alignment with production schedules and CO timelines.

• Communicate with vendors regarding:
  • Pricing
  • Lead times
  • Order status
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Evaluate vendor performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness).

• Balance inventory levels to avoid:
  • Stockouts
  • Excess inventory
• Collaborate with Inventory team on:
  • Cycle count discrepancies
  • Usage trends
  • Item corrections

• Work with Inventory and Production teams to:
  • Identify and correct BOM issues
  • Ensure purchased components match production requirements
• Support continuous improvement of system accuracy.

• Analyze pricing trends and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and terms when applicable.
• Maintain accurate standard and current costs in the system.

• Partner with:
  • Production (job readiness, shortages)
  • Receiving (incoming materials)
  • Inventory (stock accuracy)
• Ensure materials are available to meet customer order deadlines.

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP experience (Infor Syteline preferred).
• Ability to interpret planning data and demand signals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective vendor communication and negotiation skills.

• On‑time material availability for production.
• Reduction in shortages and expediting.
• Inventory turns and level optimization.
• Cost savings and pricing accuracy.
• Vendor performance improvement.

Hollman offers a team‑focused work environment, a competitive salary, and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.