Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

This Buyer role supports a manufacturing organization during a significant transformation period, focusing on clearing a large purchasing and production backlog. The position is a 612 month contract, with an expected duration of 912 months and potential for permanent conversion for strong performers. The Buyer will manage hands‑on purchasing activities to ensure materials and components are efficiently quoted, ordered, and delivered to support ongoing manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities for materials and components that support manufacturing operations.
• Process purchase orders accurately and maintain up-to-date purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Request, obtain, and manage supplier quotes to support timely and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Communicate regularly with vendors regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order status, and delivery expectations.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with suppliers to support ongoing operational needs.
• Participate in supplier meetings and follow up on outstanding purchasing requirements and action items.
• Monitor open orders and proactively identify and address potential delays, issues, or discrepancies.
• Perform purchasing‑related data entry, coding, and documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure materials are available when needed to support production schedules.
• Help prioritize urgent material needs as production requirements and business priorities change.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, analyze, and manage purchasing‑related information and data.
• Support additional purchasing and procurement initiatives as needed to help work through the backlog and improve processes.
• Allocate time approximately as follows: 50% purchasing and ordering materials, 30% requesting and processing quotes, and 20% vendor communication and supplier relationship management.
• Purchase a variety of manufacturing‑related materials, which may include castings, custom‑machined components, hardware, nuts, bolts, and other manufacturing components and supplies.

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, or a closely related role preferred.
• Solid understanding of the full purchasing lifecycle and purchase order process.
• Proven experience communicating with and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Experience requesting, obtaining, and managing supplier quotes.
• Previous experience working with an ERP system; specific ERP platform experience is not required, and training will be provided.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel to manage and track purchasing data.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of purchasing activity and data entry while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and adjust quickly as business needs and production requirements change.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and solving problems as they arise.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred but not strictly required.
• Experience purchasing manufacturing components, hardware, raw materials, or similar products is a plus.
• Background in supply chain, inventory, or related operational functions is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools beyond Excel is helpful.
• Experience as a Buyer with responsibility for vendor management, ERP use, and quoting…