Buyer
Job Description
- Manage purchasing for production materials, maintenance supplies, consumables, services, and contracts
- Source, quote, negotiate, and purchase items such as castings, plate, bar stock, valve components, and other manufacturing materials
- Review material requirements, bills of material, Kanban cards, requisitions, and purchase requests
- Issue purchase orders, blanket orders, and supplier agreements while maintaining accurate records
- Negotiate supplier pricing, quality, delivery terms, and service agreements
- Monitor inventory, forecast material needs, expedite orders, and help keep production on schedule
- Build strong relationships with domestic and global suppliers and resolve quality or delivery concerns
- Support Lean purchasing and inventory programs, including Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, consignment, and pull systems
- Use ERP systems to manage purchasing activity, planning parameters, supplier performance, and procurement data
- Track purchasing metrics and support continuous-improvement initiatives
- Supervise and support one direct report
- Travel up to 15% for supplier visits, client meetings, and business needs
- Must Have: 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of purchasing experience
- Must Have: Experience purchasing raw materials, production components, or services for a manufacturing operation
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery needs
- ERP purchasing system experience
- Comfortable reviewing BOMs, inventory data, and material requirements
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Kanban, VMI, consignment inventory, or supplier performance metrics is a plus
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.