Buyer – Raw Materials Manufacturing
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Hands-On Buyer with direct responsibility for purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment. This role is strictly focused on executing day-to-day raw material purchases to support production schedules and inventory requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This is not a supply chain or strategic sourcing role. The Buyer’s primary responsibility is to place, manage, and track raw material orders to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Role Focus Hands-on buying of raw materials for manufacturing Transactional, execution-driven purchasing Production-focused environment Heavy use of Excel and purchasing data Candidates without direct raw-materials buying experience in manufacturing will not be considered.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of hands-on buying experience purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment
- Primary responsibility for placing and managing raw material purchase orders
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF statements; macros a plus)
- Proven supplier negotiation experience (pricing, lead times, terms)
- Ability to manage multiple open orders and priorities independently
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Manufacturing experience is required
- Candidates whose experience is primarily in retail, IT, services, facilities, office supplies, or non-manufacturing industries will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Metal, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with quality systems or regulated manufacturing settings
- Experience working with engineering drawings or material specifications
- Exposure to inventory tracking in a production environment
Responsibilities
- Place and manage purchase orders for raw materials to support production schedules
- Work directly with suppliers on pricing, lead times, availability, and delivery
- Track open orders and resolve shortages, delays, or discrepancies
- Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
- Monitor material usage, inventory levels, and delivery performance
- Support cost control through effective supplier negotiations
- Ensure materials meet required quality and specification standards
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
