Buyer

Position Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for procuring chemical raw materials packaging components and finished goods purchased for resale using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and other planning tools. This role ensures timely ordering diligent follow-up and strategic inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels. The Buyer serves as a key liaison between Procurement Planning and Operations ensuring supply continuity to support production schedules without creating excess inventory. Additionally the Buyer will serve as a backup for Scheduling providing support with daytoday scheduling activities and assisting with routine operational tasks as needed to maintain workflow continuity.

Responsibilities:

Buying

• Analyze and act upon MRP signals to issue purchase orders for raw materials packaging and resale items in line with production and demand plans.

• Place and manage purchase orders confirm delivery dates track shipment status and proactively resolve any supply disruptions or delays.

• Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure reliability and responsiveness. Escalate and resolve any issues related to quality lead time or service.

• Collaborate closely with Planning Scheduling and Plant Operations teams to ensure materials are available to meet production requirements without overstocking.

• Ensure purchase order details item master data lead times and pricing are accurate in the ERP system.

• Quickly address and resolve order discrepancies delivery issues or material non-conformances.

• Monitor and report on supplier performance material availability inventory levels and purchase order status.

Scheduling Support

• Provide backup support for Production Scheduling activities during vacations absences or periods of increased workload.

• Review and approve MRP-generated production orders based on material availability capacity and production priorities.

• Assist with assigning batches to appropriate production areas based on product requirements capacity and operational efficiency.

• Help maintain and communicate daily weekly and monthly production schedules.

• Update and maintain accurate production data scheduling details and batch status within the ERP system.

• Assist with closing production batches and validating production data accuracy.

• Monitor schedule adherence and communicate delays conflicts or production risks to appropriate stakeholders.

• Partner with Supply Chain Operations and Quality teams to help resolve scheduling conflicts and support production priorities.

• Assist with schedule prioritization decisions to balance customer service capacity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 1 Years of experience in procurement supply chain or a related function.

• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g. SAP D365 Oracle).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including functions pivot tables and data analysis tools.

• Experience working with MS Dynamics 365 is a plus.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to address challenges proactively.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business or a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Type of position Full-time.

• Hours a week: 40 hours.

• Direct Reports: None.

• Travel: Minimal.

• Salary Range: $60000 - 70000.

• Benefits: health paid time off holiday pay 401K match.