Buyer

Location: Marquette, MI Reports To: Supply Chain Manager Position Summary The Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, consumables, and indirect/MRO materials required to support manufacturing operations while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and ensuring supplier on-time delivery. This position converts material requirements and purchase requisitions into purchase orders, manages supplier communications, monitors inventory levels, and works cross-functionally to support production schedules and customer commitments. Operating in an FDA-regulated and ISO 13485-certified environment, the Buyer balances customer service, inventory investment, and supply continuity while maintaining accurate ERP system data and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement Review and process purchase requisitions for raw materials, components, services, and indirect/MRO purchases. Create, release, and manage purchase orders for assigned commodities and suppliers. Obtain quotations and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service requirements. Monitor open purchase orders and take appropriate action on late deliveries, expedites, de-expedites, and order changes. Resolve supplier-related issues involving delivery, pricing, order discrepancies, and invoice concerns. Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and lead-time data within ERP systems. Inventory & Material Management Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to support uninterrupted production. Review MRP recommendations and execute purchasing actions to support manufacturing demand. Assist in managing safety stock levels and replenishment planning. Proactively identify potential material shortages and communicate risks to stakeholders. Support inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle counts, and excess and obsolete inventory reduction efforts . Supplier Management Build and maintain positive supplier relationships. Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, lead times, and order status. Support supplier performance improvement activities and corrective actions when required. Collaborate with Corporate Sourcing and Supply Chain leadership on sourcing initiatives and cost-reduction opportunities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Customer Service, and Finance to support operational objectives. Communicate material constraints, delivery impacts, and supply risks to internal stakeholders. Participate in planning and production meetings as required. Support project teams by providing current supplier and material status information. Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality requirements, FDA regulations, and ISO 13485 standards. Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records. Support quality audits and supplier documentation requests as required. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency. Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Education & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Experience in medical device, aerospace, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries. Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, QAD, or Microsoft Dynamics. APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, or progress toward certification. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and maintain productive supplier and internal stakeholder relationships. Working knowledge of purchasing and inventory management pr…

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