Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

The Buyer supports production requirements by sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing supplier performance to ensure continuity of supply. The Buyer ensures that purchased materials meet established quality, safety, and regulatory requirements and contributes to cost control, on‑time delivery, and operational efficiency. The role requires solid purchasing knowledge, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage routine to moderately complex issues with minimal supervision.

• Manage promotions, inventory turnover, and related cost considerations for assigned material categories.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions.
• Research products, evaluate suppliers, prepare, place, and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain organized product documentation and monitor backorders; source materials at the most competitive cost while balancing quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the supply base.
• Review and evaluate supplier quotations, select or recommend suppliers, and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Develop, maintain, and manage records and files to support efficient purchasing operations.
• Perform duties under general supervision, exercising sound judgment within established procedures.
• Address moderately complex issues independently and escrow more complex matters as appropriate.
• Demonstrate solid working knowledge of purchasing practices and category‑specific products.
• May provide guidance, coaching, or informal mentorship to less experienced team members.

• Bachelor’s degree required, along with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to perform essential job duties in both indoor and outdoor environments, including offices, facilities, and external job sites.
• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
• Physical requirements may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and operating tools or equipment as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Regular attendance and adherence to company safety policies are required.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.