job summary: A Buyer is needed for a leader in power and automation technologies in the Mechanicsville, VA area. This role is responsible for purchasing, inventory coordination, supplier communication, and SAP-based procurement support to ensure timely material availability for Traction's production and warehouse operations. location: Mechanicsville, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $25 - 33 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Associates responsibilities: Purchase materials to support Traction's business operations.Initiate purchase orders based on requisitions and standard procedures.Manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for hardware and expense items.Support guided buying and procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) items.Assist warehouse team with inventory discrepancies and issues.Process invoices efficiently for previously created purchase orders.Update supplier pricing in both SAP and associated purchase orders.Expedite urgent or critical parts for production and internal departments. Skills: strong experience with ERP systems.SAP experience is strongly preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and customers. Education and Experience: Associate degree or diploma required.With a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer. #LI-SS6 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Associates skills: SAPPurchasing / ProcurementLogistics Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. 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.