Buyer 1
$65,000–$75,000 year
On-siteWest Columbia, South Carolina, United States
West Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$65,000–$75,000 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Create and manage purchase orders for materials, components, and supplies while tracking open orders and confirming on-time delivery through the ERP system. Monitor inventory levels, identify slow-moving or obsolete stock, and coordinate with production and warehouse teams to align material needs with actual usage. Maintain accurate supplier information, verify purchase prices and freight charges, and prepare weekly status reports for commodities and critical materials. Escalate supplier quality or delivery issues and assist in supplier onboarding to ensure continuous production flow.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials coordination, or planning (internship or co-op experience acceptable)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Ponderosa, NetSuite, or equivalent)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented, dependable, analytical, and able to prioritize multiple projects
- Basic understanding of material planning, forecasting, and inventory management principles
- Basic Negotiation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Working knowledge of purchasing principles, cost analysis, and supplier management
- Exposure to inventory control or planning methodologies (such as MRP or demand planning)
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