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We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement and inventory operations. In this role, you will play a critical part in the supply chain by executing demand planning and inventory management. Utilizing MRP/ERP systems, you will analyze inventory data and purchase requisitions to ensure seamless material availability and uninterrupted manufacturing flow.  The ideal candidate bridges the gap between administrative precision and cross-functional collaboration. You will maintain meticulous procurement records, generate periodic purchasing reports, handle credit applications, and reconcile credit card expenses with strict attention to detail. Operating as a key team player, you will actively participate in new product introductions (NPI), production planning meetings, and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives to help optimize our supply chain operations.

salary: $28 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Inventory & Demand Planning: Manage inventory and demand planning for low-volume, high-mix products to maximize order fill rates, optimize inventory turns, and maintain systems for uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Analyze inventory data, purchase requisitions, and MRP/ERP systems to accurately forecast, calculate, and secure required raw materials and weekly replenishment needs.
• Supplier Sourcing & Performance: Source, qualify, and manage vendor relationships to achieve cost savings, evaluating them through formal KPIs, supplier performance metrics, and regular scorecards.
• MRO Procurement: Direct the end-to-end procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies across multiple locations, tracking orders and providing stakeholders with regular status updates.
• Proactive Supply Chain Communication: Liaise with suppliers to expedite delivery schedules, resolve return authorizations, and actively document and communicate raw material shortages to prevent production delays.
• Financial & Account Administration: Oversee administrative purchasing processes, including executing credit applications for new vendors and reconciling credit card expenses against purchase orders and receipts.

Skills

ERP (3 years of experience is required)

MRP (3 years of experience is preferred)

Purchasing/Procurement (3 years of experience is required)

Manufacturing (3 years of experience is required)

raw materials (3 years of experience is preferred)

Multiple commodities buying (3 years of experience is preferred)

inventory control (3 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.