Buyer
About The Position
RapidAir is a leading designer and manufacturer of branded compressed air solutions serving various markets. In 2024, Gryphon Investors acquired a controlling interest in RapidAir, positioning the company for significant growth. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable Buyer to join our growing Procurement team. The Buyer will be responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation and management, supplier communication, order tracking, expediting, and maintaining accurate purchasing information within the ERP system. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply chain experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers to ensure materials are purchased and delivered on time and at the appropriate cost and quantity. This role provides an opportunity to develop within the Procurement organization and take on additional responsibilities in supplier management, inventory planning, sourcing, cost reduction, and procurement process improvement as experience and performance develop.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience required.
- Experience using Business Central or similar ERP systems.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple purchase orders, suppliers, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong follow-up skills and a sense of urgency.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Basic to intermediate Excel skills and the ability to work with purchasing and inventory data.
- Ability to identify purchasing or supply issues and escalate problems when appropriate.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to learn and take on additional procurement responsibilities as experience develops.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
- Professional proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese nice to have.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders based on system requirements, inventory needs, and established purchasing parameters.
- Send purchase orders to suppliers, obtain confirmations, and monitor open orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Expedite materials when necessary and communicate potential delays or shortages to the appropriate internal teams.
- Maintain accurate item, supplier, pricing, lead-time, minimum order quantity, and purchasing information within the ERP system.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, lead times, order changes, delivery dates, and other purchasing requirements.
- Resolve purchase order, receiving, shipment, invoice, and other vendor-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist with obtaining freight quotes and coordinating shipments when required.
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners, including Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, and Finance.
- Assist with purchasing reports, inventory analysis, and other procurement reporting as requested.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing accuracy, supplier responsiveness, delivery performance, and overall procurement efficiency.
- Perform other purchasing and procurement-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Meaningful ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to directly impact the company’s success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
