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.
Onsite Responsibilities Support the Purchasing organization by managing day-to-day supplier activities, outside processing suppliers, MRO purchases, supplier onboarding, and ERP maintenance. Follow up with suppliers on open purchase orders, acknowledgments, delivery commitments, and past-due orders. Expedite critical materials and proactively communicate potential delivery delays. Obtain updated supplier promise dates and escalate supply risks to the Buyer, Planning, and Operations teams. Resolve routine purchase order, quantity, pricing, and delivery discrepancies. Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for outside processing/subcontract suppliers. Issue and maintain purchase orders for outside processing operations. Coordinate priorities, due dates, and delivery requirements with suppliers and internal Operations/Planning teams. Monitor material sent to outside suppliers and follow up to ensure processing is completed according to required schedules. Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers into the ERP system. Collect required supplier documentation and coordinate approvals with Quality, Finance, and other functions. Create and maintain accurate supplier master data, including contacts, payment terms, lead times, and purchasing information. Support ongoing supplier master-data maintenance and accuracy. Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials, supplies, tooling, equipment, and services. Obtain supplier quotations and support competitive sourcing when required. Follow up with MRO suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolution of purchasing issues. Requirements Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred. 3-5 years of purchasing, supply chain, planning, or manufacturing experience preferred. Experience with ERP/MRP systems; EPICOR experience is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Strong organizational, communication, and supplier follow-up skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and problem-solving skills. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M1
