Position Details
professional
Northwest Arkansas
Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
TBD
Job Details
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Buyer to join their team in Northwest Arkansas. The Buyer will play a key role in supporting daily purchasing operations and maintaining strong communication with suppliers to ensure materials, supplies, and products are available to meet production and customer demands. This Buyer position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials for customer orders, processing KANBAN orders, maintaining accurate purchasing documentation, and reviewing purchase orders and receipts. The Buyer will also assist with supplier evaluations, engineering project purchasing, and maintaining inventory-related records and reports. This role works closely with internal departments such as engineering, production, and accounting to ensure purchasing processes run efficiently and accurately.
The ideal candidate for the Buyer position will have strong communication skills, experience working with purchasing systems, and the ability to maintain accurate records and schedules. Candidates who are proactive, dependable, and capable of building positive supplier relationships will be successful in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for purchasing materials and products for customer orders
- Process and manage KANBAN orders to support production needs
- Maintain accurate PPV forms and purchasing documentation
- Order office supplies and internal company materials as needed
- Review PO receipts and incoming purchase orders for accuracy
- Assist with purchasing for engineering and internal company projects
- Maintain and update supplier evaluations and vendor records
- Follow company purchasing procedures and policies
- Maintain and update the PSL (Part Shortage List) regularly
- Review PO schedules and adjust as needed to meet production timelines
- Update system dates, shipping details, and supplier information when notified
- Handle supplier open order reports and coordinate pushouts when necessary
- Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery timelines, and discrepancies
- Support inventory accuracy and material availability for operations
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory control preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Outlook
- Experience working with ERP or purchasing systems is preferred
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High school diploma or GED required; additional education in business or supply chain is a plus
- Professional attitude and dependable work ethic
