Buyer

Buyer – Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: Approximately 4–6 months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support a manufacturing organization on a temporary 4–6 month contract assignment. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing purchasing experience and strong SAP experience, particularly using SAP within procurement and MRP processes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly and contribute with minimal training.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 1+ year of Buyer / Purchasing experience
• Previous manufacturing purchasing experience required
• Hands-on experience using SAP on the procurement/purchasing side
• Experience working with SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• Ability to review and evaluate MRP requirements to determine what materials need to be purchased and when
• Familiarity with SAP transaction codes (T-codes) used for purchasing and/or MRP
• Hands-on experience with the full purchasing process, including:
• Creating and placing purchase orders
• Obtaining and reviewing vendor confirmations
• Monitoring open orders
• Expediting materials
• Resolving supplier and purchasing issues
• Experience working with outside vendors and suppliers
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and follow-through
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production, Accounting/AP, and suppliers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly:
• Excel
• Outlook
• Teams
• Ability to take ownership of issues and work collaboratively to find solutions

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of Buyer / Purchasing experience
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience purchasing components, materials, or products from outside vendors
• Previous contract or project-based manufacturing experience
• Additional experience with inventory analysis, supplier performance, or supply chain metrics