Buyer

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 th...