Buyer

Time Manufacturing Company•Bath, PA

About The Position

The Buyer is a critical member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for purchasing materials and expediting orders to ensure optimal inventory levels while supporting production and operational demands. This role balances the need for timely product availability with inventory cost controls. The Buyer works closely with vendors, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to ensure supplier performance, resolve issues, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
1 years of relevant purchasing experience in industrial or manufacturing environments,
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to follow-through.
Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (machined, fabricated, and mechanical parts).

Responsibilities

Solicit and evaluate quotes, delivery timelines, and product cross-references from suppliers.
Act as the primary liaison between the company and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Serve as a point of contact for manufacturing and planning-related concerns.
Identify and implement supplier improvement opportunities in cost, quality, lead time, and delivery performance.
Analyze material requirements (system-generated and manual) to ensure timely placement of purchase orders.
Place and manage purchase orders using the ERP planning system and web-based supplier portal (e.g., Supplier Exchange).
Work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to monitor and enforce supplier compliance with delivery and quality expectations.
Proactively expedite orders and follow up with suppliers to prevent delays.
Resolve pricing, quantity, and receiving discrepancies in coordination with the Accounts Payable team.
Investigate and resolve issues related to non-conforming goods, working with Quality and vendors to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems for work orders, inventory control, BOMs, and routings.
Maintain a balanced inventory to support demand without excess.
Coordinate new product launch schedules in partnership with NPD teams and production.
Track and monitor supply progress against production schedules.
Participate in daily/weekly cross-functional meetings to align priorities and resolve issues.
Support company KPIs, including supplier on-time delivery (OTD), inventory turns, days of supply, and schedule adherence.