Buyer
On-siteLexington, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in ERP systems while ensuring pricing, terms, and delivery requirements align with contracts. Communicate directly with suppliers to confirm orders and monitor performance regarding delivery and responsiveness. Proactively resolve routine issues such as late deliveries, shortages, or receiving discrepancies by coordinating expediting or corrective actions. Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation while ensuring adherence to procurement policies and supporting audits. Partner with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams to support supply needs and respond to inquiries regarding order status. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and provide guidance to entry-level employees.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in procurement, buying, supply chain, or related roles
- Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- ERP or procurement-system experience
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
- Sound judgment and ability to escalate issues appropriately
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred
- ERP or procurement-system experience preferred
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