Buyer, Business

Description

The Buyer is a proactive, detail-driven supply chain professional responsible for ensuring that materials, goods, and services are sourced strategically, procured efficiently, and delivered on time to support seamless operations. This role requires a forward-looking mindset—anticipating needs, mitigating risks, and maintaining readiness across all aspects of purchasing, supplier management, and material planning. Working hours for this position are 7:00am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday.

This position is based in Reidsville, NC.

• Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Solicit and evaluate bids, proposals, and supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and vendors.
• Administer supplier agreements, renewals, and required documentation.
• Work with vendors to track, expedite, and resolve delays or delivery issues.

• Research, qualify, and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and capability.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic evaluations.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Visit suppliers as needed to understand products, processes, and capabilities.

• Use ERP/MRP systems to review demand, lead times, history, and trends.
• Review production schedules and shortage reports to determine material needs.
• Adjust min/max levels based on usage, forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Manage raw material mill runs and long‑lead procurement.

• Coordinate with engineering to review ECNs, source alternatives, and resolve part issues.
• Work with production, quality, and other teams to support material availability and issue resolution.

• Maintain accurate ERP data (pricing, lead times, supplier info).
• Track purchasing KPIs such as cost trends, delivery performance, and inventory impact.
• Monitor market conditions and price changes affecting supply and demand.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and suggest improvements.
• Provide daily or periodic status updates as requested.

• Maintain technical knowledge of purchased goods or services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5-10 years’ experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment; AA or BS degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and sourcing practices, including competitive bidding, contract terms, cost analysis, and supplier risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles, including lead times, safety stock, and material planning.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, with the ability to interpret demand, maintain accurate data, and analyze planning results to support production needs.
• Knowledge of supplier quality standards, compliance requirements, and industry regulations relevant to purchased materials or services.
• Well‑developed negotiation skills, with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long‑term supplier value.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including cost modeling, usage trend analysis, and KPI interpretation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, quality, finance, and leadership teams.
• Ability to evaluate and manage suppliers, including performance monitoring, corrective actions, and relationship development.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related data tools, such as pivot tables, lookups, and reporting dashboards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing production or business requirements.
• Ability to anticipate needs and act proactively, identifying supply risks early and taking preventive measures to ensure material availability.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions, price fluctuations, and global supply chain challenges.
• Demonstrated experience using AI in a purchasing capacity preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended…