Buyer

Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC•Rockford, IL

23d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hydraulic Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join their team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is crucial for ensuring the availability of materials to meet production and customer commitments. The Buyer will act as a key supply chain partner, collaborating with various departments to manage procurement, optimize inventory, and improve supplier performance. The position involves analyzing data, maintaining system accuracy, and contributing to overall operational excellence and business growth.

Requirements

2+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of inventory management, safety stock strategies, and replenishment practices.
Experience working with ERP/MES systems.
Advanced analytical skills and strong Excel proficiency.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hydraulic, aerospace, automotive, or other high-mix manufacturing environments.
SAP experience.
Power BI experience.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day procurement of materials and services that support production and customer commitments.
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders while ensuring supplier compliance with delivery requirements.
Track supplier performance and proactively address delivery issues before they impact operations.
Expedite critical materials to keep production schedules on track.
Resolve shortages, pricing discrepancies, invoicing concerns, and supplier communication challenges.
Work closely with Planning, Operations, and Customer Service to align purchasing activities with production priorities.
Identify material shortages and supply risks and develop solutions before they become business problems.
Help optimize inventory levels while maintaining material availability to meet customer demand.
Participate in cross-functional planning discussions and business reviews.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Monitor supplier quality, responsiveness, lead times, and delivery performance.
Support supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Help identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency.
Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance data.
Maintain accurate information within SAP and other business systems.
Generate reports and provide insights that support informed business decisions.
Contribute to supply chain performance improvements through data-driven problem solving.