Buyer Purple Cow Recruiting Prospect, CT Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Communication with suppliers Inventory management software SQL Production management software Ordering supplies Production scheduling adjustments Supply chain capacity planning Excel data analysis Database software proficiency

Full Job Description Description:

Buyer Prospect, CT | Onsite | Manufacturing / Supply Chain Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO |

Heartline Staffing Call or Text:

272-230-3157

LinkedIn:

View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 . Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Buyer for an onsite direct-hire opportunity in Prospect, Connecticut. This position supports a manufacturing operation through purchasing, production scheduling, inventory optimization, material coordination, supplier management, and the use of ERP/MRP systems to keep materials and production aligned with customer demand.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Buyer coordinates material requirements, capacity, purchasing, and production scheduling while optimizing inventory levels. The position works closely with suppliers, distributors, production, procurement, and logistics to prevent material shortages, maintain production continuity, and support on-time delivery. This is a hands-on individual-contributor position with broad ownership of purchasing and scheduling for the production floor. The role requires practical manufacturing purchasing experience, strong ERP/MRP capabilities, inventory and material-planning skills, and the ability to independently manage supplier and production requirements.

COMPENSATION

Salary:

$55,000-$65,000 Per Year Eligible For Bonus Programs Bonus Payouts Expected In February / March 2027 Limited Relocation Assistance

PRODUCTION SCHEDULING

Develop Weekly And Monthly Production Plans And Schedules Align Manufacturing Activities With Sales Forecasts And Customer Demand Coordinate Material Availability With Production Requirements Monitor Production Progress And Adjust Schedules For Changing Conditions Respond To Maintenance, Machine Downtime, Material Shortages And Changes In Demand

PURCHASING & MATERIAL COORDINATION

Coordinate Supplier Purchases And Material Requirements Manage Supplier Lead Times And Material Availability Work With Distributors And Suppliers To Support Production Requirements Coordinate Purchasing, Payments And Shipping Requirements Support Domestic And International Supplier Coordination Resolve Material And Supply Issues That Could Affect Production

INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION

Analyze Inventory Levels To Maintain Appropriate Stock Reduce Excess Inventory While Preventing Raw Material And Finished-Goods Shortages Maintain Accurate Material And Inventory Requirements Coordinate Inventory Needs With Production Schedules And Customer Demand

ERP / MRP MANAGEMENT

Use

ERP / MRP

Systems To Support Purchasing, Material Requirements And Production Scheduling Release Manufacturing Orders And Maintain Inventory Records Use Manufacturing And Supply-Chain Data To Support Planning And Decision-Making Work With Systems Such As SAP, MES, Oracle Or Comparable

ERP / MRP

Platforms

TROUBLESHOOTING & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Monitor Production And Material Progress Resolve Shortages, Supplier Issues And Scheduling Disruptions Identify Opportunities To Improve Production Efficiency Support Improvements In Inventory Management And Material Flow Reduce Waste And Support Improved On-Time Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onsite Position In Prospect, Connecticut Purchasing And Scheduling Support For The Production Floor Individual-Contributor Role With Broad Responsibility For Purchasing, Materials And Production Coordination Requirements:

3-5 Years Of Buyer / Purchasing Experience

REQUIRED

Manufacturing Purchasing Experience

REQUIRED

Strong

ERP / MRP

Systems Proficiency

REQUIRED

Strong MS Excel / SQL Proficiency

REQUIRED

Experience With Purchasing And Production-Related Scheduling

REQUIRED

Experience Managing Supplier Lead Times

REQUIRED

Experience With Payment And Shipping Coordination

REQUIRED

Experience Working With Distributors

REQUIRED

Inventory And Material Coordination Experience

REQUIRED

Strong Communication Skills

REQUIRED

Strong Analytical And Organizational Skills

REQUIRED

Proactive Problem-Solving Ability

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SAP, MES, Oracle Or Comparable

ERP / MRP

Systems Production Planning And Scheduling Inventory Optimization And Materials Control Domestic And International Supplier Coordination Air Shipping / Freight Coordination International Purchasing / Supplier Experience Process Improvement And On-Time Delivery Improvement Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many supply chain professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 .