Purchasing Buyer

Duration: 3 months contractOnsite M-F can start as early as 6:00AM but no later 8:00 AM 8 hours a day Description: This Supply Assurance Buyer role is for the Richmond Plant that produces process chromatography resins, liquid buffers, monomer solutions, oils, and other specialized life science products. The Richmond plant has over 3000 SKUs, and complex batch production processes that runs over multiple work centers in a single process order. As a Supply Assurance Buyer II, you’ll be an integral part of the Manufacturing Group, collaborating with various functions such planning, production, QC, manufacturing Engineering and warehouse. Ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production and customer demand. Typical day includes reviewing supplier communications and ERP signals, addressing urgent chemical shortages, escalating supply issues, and coordinating with many manufacturing function teams. You’ll be responsible for purchase requisition, monitor open purchase orders, validate and confirm supplier commitments, and proactively mitigate risks through follow-ups and contingency planning. You’ll be supporting long term initiatives like dual sourcing, supplier performance tracking, inventory optimization to strengthen overall supply continuity. How You'll Make an Impact:Places purchasing orders for goods and services needed in support of manufacturing.Manages supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.Monitors inventory/stock levels to support production and inventory goals.Issues material purchase orders to support production. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems.Actively manages workflow in SAP system.Resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability.Evaluate stocking levels and adjust to meet the needs of the business.Ensures products/services get delivered on time and meet quality standards.Work with scheduling team to process expedites as necessary to support production.Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing.Participates in supplier audits / business reviews.Complies with commercial certification programs and applicable safety requirements.Maintains files and records related to purchasing activities.Process RTV’s (return to vendor) for Non-Conforming Materials.What You Bring:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.1+ year experience in purchasing or production planning fields.Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders.Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification is preferred.Full knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials.Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Teams, and Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).Experience with SAP preferred