The Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing operations. The role ensures material availability, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and compliance with quality and company standards, while minimizing risk and avoiding production disruptions.
Key Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing Purchase direct materials (raw materials, components, parts) and indirect materials (MRO, services, consumables) as required by production Issue RFQs/RFPs and analyze supplier quotations Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, Incoterms, and payment terms Create, manage, and track purchase orders in the ERP system Ensure on-time delivery aligned with production schedules