Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Acquire finished goods and components from authorized suppliers.

• Create and sustain purchase orders in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory levels, and lead times.

• Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders and adherence to company policies.

• Collaborate with warehouses, customer service representatives, and the supply chain team to guarantee timely availability of materials.

• Oversee inventory levels and execute strategies to reduce excess stock and prevent shortages.

• Assist in reconciling inventory discrepancies with warehouses.

• Establish and nurture robust supplier relationships to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Resolve issues related to supplier performance.

• Partner with the Electrical Infrastructure Sourcing Team and supplier quality to implement corrective measures.

• Evaluate purchasing trends, lead times, and cost variances to uncover opportunities for improvement.

• Generate reports on procurement status, inventory health, and planning metrics for routine review with product managers.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles.

• Proven capability to operate in a manufacturing environment.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Outlook, and Excel.

• Strong collaboration skills with a demonstrated history of success in a matrixed organization.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, showcasing the ability to work effectively within teams.

• APICS certification and/or relevant training is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• High employer 401K matching.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Holiday pay.

• Short-term disability benefit plan.

• Long-term disability benefit plan.

• Paid maternity leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Bonus opportunities in line with the Company’s incentive plans.

• Paid time off for volunteering.

• Employee Resource Group network.