Purchasing Buyer

Factory6•Lindon, UT

9d•$50,000

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of packaging components and operating supplies required to support Factory6’s contract manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring material availability, maintaining continuity of supply, and supporting on-time production through disciplined purchasing, supplier coordination, and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage open purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, resolve supply issues, and make sound day-to-day purchasing decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
1+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, materials coordination, or supply chain support, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of purchase order management, supplier follow-up, lead times, and material availability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Google Sheets, Gmail, and ERP or purchasing systems.
Ability to identify supply risks, escalate issues appropriately, and support timely resolution.
Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.
Ability to work effectively across departments and build productive supplier relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in contract manufacturing, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory transactions, and planning signals.
Understanding of approved vendor programs, material specifications, and supplier performance management.
Experience with quote comparisons, supplier negotiations, or cost-improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Procure packaging components and indirect supplies needed to support production schedules and business operations.
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in line with production demand, inventory requirements, lead times, and planning priorities.
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to confirm pricing, quantities, ship dates, and delivery status.
Communicate material risks, shortages, delays, and supply concerns to internal stakeholders in a timely and solution-oriented manner.
Partner closely with Project Management, Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Operations to ensure materials are available to support on-time and efficient manufacturing.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, lead times, and order status within ERP and related systems.
Support inventory management efforts by balancing material availability with the risk of excess and obsolete inventory.
Assist in identifying and qualifying alternative supply options when needed to reduce risk or address shortages.
Resolve supplier-related issues involving late deliveries, damaged goods, incorrect shipments, or quantity discrepancies.
Ensure purchased materials align with approved specifications, operational requirements, and internal processes.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of supply chain and business needs.