Buyer

Buyer West Valley City, UT 84119 Full-time Full-time About the Role We are seeking a Buyer to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations by ensuring timely procurement and replenishment of materials. This role is critical to maintaining production flow through disciplined purchasing execution, strong supplier coordination, and accurate inventory management. The Buyer works closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to proactively manage material availability and mitigate supply risk. What You'll Do Plan, schedule, and manage purchase orders to meet production requirements while balancing short‑term execution and long‑term material planning Use ERP and planning tools to maintain accurate purchasing signals, inventory levels, and order timing Issue clear and detailed purchase orders, including specifications, quantities, and delivery expectations Actively manage supplier performance to ensure on‑time delivery, including expediting, de‑expediting, and quantity adjustments Maintain accurate pricing and purchasing data in ERP systems prior to order placement Monitor supplier lead times and communicate impacts to Production, Planning, and Customer Service teams Review shortage, exception, and expedite reports to proactively prevent production disruptions Coordinate supplier returns, rework, and corrective actions to support quality and production needs Execute day‑to‑day tactical purchasing activities for internal manufacturing operations Participate in daily production stand‑up meetings to provide updates on material availability, risks, and mitigation plans What We're Looking For Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (raw materials experience preferred) Strong understanding of MRP principles , including BOMs and material planning processes Hands‑on, self‑directed professional with strong problem‑solving skills High attention to detail and data accuracy with solid analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools Experience working with ERP systems (PLEX experience is a plus) Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment Key Competencies Supplier Management Problem Solving Team Collaboration Communication (Written & Verbal)

Logistics Coordination Dependability and Integrity Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person