JES is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven Buyer to support our growing manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted material flow, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and production support across a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
The Buyer is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase order placement, supplier management, material planning support, shortage mitigation, inventory monitoring, and supplier performance. The role works closely with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure materials are available to support customer demand, production schedules, new product introductions, and business growth initiatives.
- Execute purchasing activities to support production schedules, customer demand, and operational requirements.
- Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
- Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, outside processing, and indirect materials.
- Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are met.
- Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for order status, delivery performance, and issue resolution.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery conditions to support company objectives.
- Escalate supply risks, capacity constraints, and delivery issues before they impact production.
- Review and execute MRP recommendations to support material availability and inventory optimization.
- Identify and proactively resolve material shortages and supply constraints.
- Support inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining service levels and production continuity.
- Maintain planning parameters, supplier lead times, and purchasing data within the ERP system.
