Buyer

Waterworks • Danbury, CT

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer is a key position within the Waterworks Supply Chain and our Planning and Procurement function. This role is responsible for managing suppliers, ensuring the correct materials and quantities are received on time to meet customer demand and to maintain proper inventory levels. Manage the procurement cycle from purchase order to payment. The right candidate will have strong attention to detail, is fluent with Microsoft office and proficiency with excel, experienced in supply chain and can handle multiple priorities with a customer service mindset. Ability to successfully interact and navigate relationships with functional partners including sales, services, accounting, distribution. This role requires onsite presence in our Danbury HQ 3 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business or related field, preferred or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years’ experience as a buyer or planner in the manufacturing industry
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Infor M3 a plus
• Advanced MS Office skills – Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate (verbally & written) with all levels within the organization
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within guidelines established by the company
• Exhibit Company Core Values of being Customer Focused, Innovative, Action Oriented, Passionate, and Respectful

Nice To Haves

• Infor M3 a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers to ensure timely delivery of correct materials and quantities to meet customer demand and maintain inventory levels.
• Oversee the full procurement cycle from purchase order creation to invoice payment.
• Place and manage purchase orders using MRP, understanding how forecasts drive ordering decisions.
• Analyze MRP reports to determine material and supply needs; recommend order quantities and delivery schedules.
• Maintain a cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supplier base.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; support sourcing initiatives as assigned.
• Review and adjust open purchase orders to align with changing customer requirements (expedite, delay, or cancel as needed).
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and data in the system.
• Process requisitions for non-inventory materials and services.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams to meet Quality System requirements.
• Monitor and support purchasing activities for new product development.
• Expedite past-due orders and work with suppliers to improve performance and resolve issues.
• Process return-to-vendor materials and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
• Update purchasing databases to reflect accurate delivery dates and supplier commitments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• 401k retirement savings plan
• generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time)
• summer half days
• volunteer day
• observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree