Buyer

About the role

The owns the full lifecycle of purchased materials in support of production schedules and customer commitments. This role serves as the primary point of ownership for key supplier relationships and is accountable for placing, tracking, expediting, and managing purchase orders to guarantee material availability, cost control, and supplier performance. The Buyer applies strong judgment and independent decision-making to manage complex purchasing situations in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. This position works closely with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to resolve material shortages, supplier issues, pricing concerns, account discrepancies, and delivery risks. The role requires navigating competing priorities while maintaining strict standards for delivery reliability and operational execution.

Key facts

What you'll do

Review and analyze material buy lists, MRP requirements, production schedules, and inventory needs to determine purchasing priorities and drive material availability.

Place, track, expedite, and reschedule purchase orders to support production requirements, customer commitments, and on-time delivery targets.

Coordinate purchasing activities with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align on material strategies and resolve issues.

Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and requests for quote from approved suppliers while maintaining documentation and compliance.

Gather quotations, review bids, evaluate pricing, and make purchasing recommendations or awards based on cost, quality, and delivery considerations.

Negotiate pricing, delivery, lead times, and other purchasing terms with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes and mitigate risk.

Maintain inventory at planned levels using sound purchasing practices, including just-in-time purchasing and economic order quantity planning approaches.

Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall reliability to ensure standards are consistently met.

Resolve receiving issues, supplier discrepancies, customer-related material issues, and AP/AR discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

Work with suppliers to address shortages, late deliveries, nonconforming material, and other production-impacting issues to minimize disruption.

Ensure material standards are met and that nonconformances, substitutions, or variances are properly reviewed and approved through defined processes.

Perform cost analysis, volume planning, and sourcing reviews for assigned commodities, components, equipment, and services to support strategic decisions.

Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities, alternate sourcing options, and make-versus-buy recommendations to optimize value.

Evaluate supplier competitiveness and develop new supply sources when needed to support production and business growth objectives.

Support quote table maintenance, supplier database accuracy, part parameter updates, error report analysis, and supplier/part number information management.

Monitor assigned subcontractors and suppliers to ensure performance against service level agreements and operational expectations.

Initiate corrective actions when performance gaps are identified and collaborate with stakeholders on resolution strategies.

Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, communications, and decisions to ensure traceability and continuous improvement.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to procurement, supplier management, and inventory optimization.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility and meet all hard bar requirements as defined for this position.

Applicants must have direct purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or supply chain environment.

Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, and production scheduling principles is required.

Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office tools is mandatory for daily responsibilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective interaction with internal teams and suppliers.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when managing complex purchasing decisions and competing priorities.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required to manage multiple purchase orders, deadlines, and supplier communications.

Willingness to collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Finance, Quality, Production, and Sales teams is essential.

Commitment to maintaining supplier relationships while enforcing performance standards and contractual terms is required.

Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment with frequent changes in priorities.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data, resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective actions is expected.

Reliability, professionalism, and integrity are non-negotiable attributes for this role within the organization.

Adherence to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements is mandatory for all purchasing activities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position.

Practical notes

This role is based in Carson City, Nevada.

Engagement type and compensation details are to be confirmed as per source documentation.

Work hours are aligned with standard business operations unless otherwise specified in official guidance.

Travel requirements, if any, and visa sponsorship conditions must be verified in the source materials.

Applicants are advised to submit complete information in accordance with the stated application process.

Deadlines for submission must be confirmed from the official source documentation.