Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer I

The Buyer I supports the buying and procurement function by expanding product selection, setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. This role plays a key part in new product launches, coordinating closely with engineering, product development, and supply chain partners to turn early-stage concepts into real, tangible solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence sourcing strategies and design decisions, navigate complex supply chain challenges, and build scalable procurement strategies in a high-volume, global operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buying Team in expanding product selection by identifying, setting up, and onboarding new vendors and items.
• Maintain the product catalog, ensuring accurate and up-to-date product cost, retail pricing, content, and images.
• Manage pricing activities, including monitoring and updating product costs and retail prices in alignment with procurement and business objectives.
• Coordinate new product launches, working closely with engineering, product development, and supply chain partners to support sourcing, timelines, and execution.
• Support and maintain vendor relations, acting as a point of contact for vendors and helping resolve issues related to orders, pricing, and product information.
• Assist with special projects related to procurement, supply chain optimization, and product introduction programs as assigned.
• Serve as a backup to the Control Buyer, providing support and training as needed to ensure continuity of buying and inventory control activities.
• Manage and execute procurement needs for new product introduction programs, ensuring materials and components are sourced on time and within budget.
• Use ERP systems, preferably Oracle EBS or SAP, to create, manage, and track purchase orders and inventory-related data.
• Leverage Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Apply supply chain and purchasing knowledge to support inventory planning, procurement decisions, and process improvements.
• Work in a highly demanding but collegial environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners and contributing to a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.
• Demonstrate a builder's mindset by helping invent and simplify procurement processes, using data and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Act with customer obsession, ensuring procurement decisions and product availability support customer needs and business objectives.
• Deliver results by managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving procurement and buying activities that positively impact program timelines and business outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a high-volume, global procurement and operations manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and executing procurement needs for new product introduction programs.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS); SAP experience is also valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Basic SQL skills for data querying and analysis.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, purchasing, procurement, and inventory planning.
• Experience working with purchase orders and ERP-based purchasing workflows.
• High level of organization, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in product data, pricing, and procurement documentation.
• Solid computer literacy and comfort working with data management tools and databases.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, collaborative environment where teamwork and agility are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, act with customer obsession, and invent and simplify processes in line with leadership principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle EBS as the primary ERP system is preferred.
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