Buyer & procurement specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer & Procurement Specialist to join our team. This individual will develop and execute strategies for sourcing goods and services, ensuring quality and cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in purchasing, and excellent communication abilities to facilitate both internal and supplier relationships. Demonstrated experience using NetSuite and managing International Freight logistics are essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective and quality materials or products.
• Identify, vet, and establish strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance to ensure quality and compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Creates and generates reports from NetSuite to monitor critical material and forecasting requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and quality control.
• Track and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies.
• Work closely with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., logistics, production, and sales) to align procurement with demand.
• Assists finance team with receiving and invoicing details to ensure timely PO closure.
• Coordinates inbound / outbound international deliveries with suppliers, freight forwarders, brokers, HTC selection, and proper commercial documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in the purchasing process.
• Handle supplier disputes, backorders, and delays, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
• Prepare detailed reports and analysis of key procurement metrics, cost savings and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' procurement or buying experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment.
• Strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, vendor management, understanding of market trends and contractual processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
• Knowledgeable and Proficient with ERP/MRP systems, CRM software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Direct experience with Oracle NetSuite is highly desired.
• International purchasing experience, logistics, harmonic tariff classification, customs and broker management.
• Proactive behavior and organizational skillsets
• Ability to analyze data and forecast purchasing needs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of production planning and inventory management is preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Salary Range

DOE

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Accidental, FSA, HSA, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO)