Buyer

The Marwin Company • Rock Hill, SC

7d

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities, supporting inventory planning, and coordinating with domestic and international suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and operational efficiency for Summit Stairs & Millwork. This role supports a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment focused on stair parts, millwork components, and custom building materials. The Buyer will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

The Buyer operates within established procurement policies but applies independent judgment in managing day-to-day purchasing decisions. While strategic elements such as pricing and supplier selection remain guided by leadership, the Buyer plays a key role in driving execution, identifying risks, and improving procurement processes.

Given Summit’s global sourcing model, this role will regularly manage overseas vendors, particularly in China, requiring strong coordination across international supply chains, freight timelines, and import logistics.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations
• Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting functions
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and supplier management skills
• Working knowledge of inventory planning concepts and supply chain best practices

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within manufacturing, building products, millwork, stair parts, or related industrial environments preferred
• Import purchasing and international vendor management experience strongly preferred, particularly with suppliers in China
• Working knowledge of international freight, import logistics, and overseas supply chain coordination preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and optimize purchase orders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials
• Proactively monitor demand signals and inventory levels to support supply continuity and minimize disruptions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for domestic and international suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and issue resolution
• Coordinate with overseas vendors and freight partners to support import purchasing activities and international shipment timelines
• Anticipate and mitigate supply risks by identifying potential delays or constraints and recommending solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, operations, logistics, and warehouse teams to align purchasing activities with business needs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement data within NetSuite ERP
• Analyze purchasing trends and performance metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support supplier performance tracking and contribute input to supplier evaluations

What This Job Offers

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