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Personnel Services Unlimited

Buyer (Tactical Purchasing) | 6-month Assignment

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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.

$65,428 / year median in North Carolina

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Buyer (Tactical Purchasing) | 6-Month Assignment About the
Role:
Personnel Services Unlimited (PSU) is seeking an experienced Buyer (Tactical Purchasing) for a leading manufacturing company in Shelby, NC. This is a full-time, six-month assignment supporting the procurement team with day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier communication, purchase order management, and material flow to help keep production running efficiently.
Pay:
$24.00-$31.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Job Type:
Full-Time | Temporary (Minimum 6 Months)
PSU Benefits:
Weekly Pay, Health Insurance, Holiday Pay, PTO, Referral Bonus What You'll Do Create and process purchase orders for production materials and supplies Follow up on past-due purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable Coordinate supplier returns and rejected materials Maintain accurate purchasing records using the company's ERP system Communicate with suppliers to resolve order and delivery issues Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities Qualifications & Experience Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain required Experience expediting purchase orders and working directly with suppliers preferred Manufacturing purchasing experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Experience using an ERP system required Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to changing business priorities Ready to Apply? Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today! Questions? Contact our PSU Shelby office at (704) 484-0344. Personnel Services Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel Services Unlimited . Passionate About Connecting People with Possibilities.
Keywords:
Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Coordinator, Tactical Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer, Supply Chain, ERP, Purchasing, Inventory Control #
HP Pay:
$24.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Referral program
Experience:
Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist:
2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person