Buyer

Our Client in Rancocas, New Jersey is seeking an experience Buyer to join their team. This is a DIRECT HIRE (not contract to hire) position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The salary for this position with commensurate with experience. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifies and researches commodities to be ordered, and sources these to vendors for bid.

• Obtains quotes, reviews and places orders. May work directly in support of operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or manufacturing staff.
• Analyzes current vendors’ performance along with seeking and developing new ones.
• Understands multi-job scheduling, and coordinate products arrival within timeframes.
• Travel is required when necessary to secure new vendors or check the status of current orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Business or similar area
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills 
• Able to work independently  
• Advanced computer skills required
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred (i.e. experience with shop practices and equipment, using ERP systems, and familiarity with reading blueprints, symbols, and bills material)