Job Description

Are you an experienced Buyer Supervisor looking to grow your career with a leading manufacturing organization?

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and action-driven Buyer Supervisor to support purchasing and procurement operations. This role ensures the timely delivery of high-quality materials and services to manufacturing and engineering teams, while streamlining vendor relationships and supporting lean material flow initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and prepare specifications for various production parts, materials, and supplies.
• Source, evaluate, and select vendors based on pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Make purchasing decisions within authorized limits and recommend vendor changes as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to consolidate vendor agreements and optimize schedules.
• Analyze material usage and production cycles to support purchasing consolidation efforts.
• Communicate manufacturing projections and receiving patterns to suppliers for planning.
• Develop strong understanding of vendor cycles and lead times to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with engineering and sales to manage changes, including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Expedite urgent materials while balancing cost, quality, and lead time.
• Evaluate and improve purchasing agreements to support manufacturing and just-in-time practices.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in inventory management, material flow, and procurement processes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with at least 3 years of purchasing experience,
• OR
• Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation is required.
• Technical purchasing background in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, including Just-in-Time (JIT), KanBan, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Single Piece Flow.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in manufacturing, sales, or customer service.
• Strong understanding of marketing, finance, and business economics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Self-starter with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

$98k PA + Benefits

4 day working week (40 hours per week)

Apply Today!

If you're an experienced Buyer Supervisor ready to take ownership of supply chain and vendor relationships in a dynamic manufacturing setting, we want to hear from you!

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours!

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