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Buyer Planner at Staffmark Buyer Planner at Staffmark in Clover, South Carolina Posted in 15 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Ready to own procurement at a growing tool manufacturer? Staffmark is hiring a Buyer on behalf of a leading manufacturing company in Clover, SC - a direct hire opportunity with room to make a real impact on the supply chain. What You'll Do Manage and track purchase orders from creation through on-time delivery Negotiate pricing and terms with domestic and global suppliers Use ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite a plus) to review material needs against production schedules and sales data Optimize inventory levels to reduce working capital, prevent stock-outs, and minimize obsolete materials Evaluate supplier performance and resolve shipping or quality discrepancies Coordinate material cycle counts and serve as backup to the Materials Planner for work orders Act as the cross-functional link between production, engineering, sales, and finance on material shortages and design changes Process vendor returns and monitor acknowledgment What You Bring 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred) Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills Lean manufacturing knowledge Experience with domestic and global suppliers a plus HS diploma or GED required; BS in Business, Engineering, or related field a plus