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 Stafflink Express Prospect, CT Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $60,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Spreadsheets SAP Materials management in logistics Inventory management software SQL Manufacturing facility experience Analysis skills Automated procurement systems Purchasing management systems (technically supported) Component materials management Excel data analysis
Full Job Description Location:
Prospect, CT 06712
Work Arrangement:
On-site Experience Level:
Mid-Senior Experience:
3+
Years Education:
All Education Levels Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Compensation:
$51,000 - $60,000
Relocation:
Limited Assistance Visa Sponsorship:
No Position Summary We are seeking a Buyer/Purchasing professional to coordinate material requirements, production scheduling, inventory, and supplier activities to meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Key Responsibilities Develop weekly/monthly production plans aligned with demand. Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess stock. Use ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle to manage orders and inventory. Coordinate material availability with procurement and logistics teams. Adjust production schedules to address downtime, maintenance, and demand changes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance KPIs. Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in buying/purchasing within manufacturing. Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferably SAP or Oracle. Proficiency in MS Excel; SQL knowledge is an advantage. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Pay:
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Please elaborate on your experience as a buyer or in purchasing functions, including the scope of purchasing responsibilities and your experience with scheduling, supplier/distributor coordination, lead times, payments, and shipping, including air shipping where applicable. Please elaborate on your experience with ERP/MRP systems, including the systems used and how they were applied to purchasing, inventory, material requirements, production scheduling, or manufacturing orders. Client examples include SAP, MES, and Oracle. Please elaborate on your experience using MS Excel/SQL in a purchasing or manufacturing environment, including the types of analysis, inventory, scheduling, or reporting activities performed. Please provide your LinkedIn profile link. What is your desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation) Where are you located? Are you legally authorized to work in the US for any employer? Will you now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?
