Buyer

Buyer – Manufacturing / Supply ChainJob Type: ContractContract Length: Approximately 4–6 monthsPosition OverviewWe 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 Qualifications1+ year of Buyer / Purchasing experiencePrevious manufacturing purchasing experience requiredHands-on experience using SAP on the procurement/purchasing sideExperience working with SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning)Ability to review and evaluate MRP requirements to determine what materials need to be purchased and whenFamiliarity with SAP transaction codes (T-codes) used for purchasing and/or MRPHands-on experience with the full purchasing process, including:Creating and placing purchase ordersObtaining and reviewing vendor confirmationsMonitoring open ordersExpediting materialsResolving supplier and purchasing issuesExperience working with outside vendors and suppliersStrong communication, organization, collaboration, and follow-throughAbility to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production, Accounting/AP, and suppliersProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly:ExcelOutlookTeamsAbility to take ownership of issues and work collaboratively to find solutionsNice-to-Have Qualifications3+ years of Buyer / Purchasing experienceAdvanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPsExperience purchasing components, materials, or products from outside vendorsPrevious contract or project-based manufacturing experienceAdditional experience with inventory analysis, supplier performance, or supply chain metrics