A Commodities or Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the commodities needed for ongoing or future production in a manufacturing process. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
Buyer Technosphere, Inc. - 4.3 Prospect, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role Communication with suppliers Microsoft Excel SAP Resource planning methods Buyer experience Logistics Inventory management software MRP SQL Analysis skills Production management software Organizational skills Purchasing Technical Proficiency Database software proficiency
Full Job Description Job Title:
Buyer Location:
Prospect, CT 06712
Duration:
Full Time Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 3 Years Education level: All education level
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Position Summary:
A Buyer/purchasing in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Scheduling:
Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
Inventory Optimization:
Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
MRP/ERP Management:
Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
Material Coordination:
Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
Troubleshooting:
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Proficiency:
Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
Experience:
3-5 years of experience as a buyer and purchasing.
Skills:
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.
Must Have:
3-5 years of experience in buyer and purchasing functions. Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems. Strong proficiency with MS Excel/SQL. Experience with purchasing and production-related scheduling, including lead times, payments, air shipping, and working with distributors.
