Buyer

Symbiotic Services

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Symbiotic Services is recruiting a Buyer on behalf of a manufacturing company located in Conover, North Carolina. The Buyer supports manufacturing operations through data-driven purchasing decisions, supplier coordination, and inventory optimization. The role partners closely with Operations, Planning, and Stockroom teams to ensure timely procurement of quality materials aligned with production needs.

This is a fully onsite position at the company's facility in Conover, North Carolina; remote and hybrid arrangements are unavailable. Relocation assistance is not available. The position offers an opportunity to expand responsibilities and develop professionally within the Purchasing function, with potential progression into a more senior Buyer position as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret purchasing and inventory data.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and basic data analysis.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) and strong professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel periodically between plant locations and the High Point showroom.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations.
• Experience working within ERP or MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing, usage, and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Recommend purchasing quantities and delivery timing based on forecasts, usage trends, and inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance related to pricing, delivery, and quality, and follow up on late or at-risk items.
• Support supplier discussions related to delivery performance, quality, and pricing, with guidance from senior purchasing leadership.
• Execute purchase orders as part of an overall purchasing strategy.
• Maintain purchasing data integrity within internal ERP/MRP systems.
• Support inventory planning, including weekly inventory reviews and replenishment analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuity of operations and shared best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed