Buyer

Job Summary:Responsible for purchasing activities associated with assigned commodities and suppliers. Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Buying Process Convert MRP demand intotimely, accurate purchase orders; manage reschedules, expedites, and cancellations to align with production needs and project schedules.Maintain clean ERP data (lead times, min/max, order multiples, safety stock, pricing, and approved vendor lists) to drive reliable planning signals.Execute spot buys and expedites for critical shortages while balancing premium freight and inventory impacts.Send RFQ to Suppliers and negotiate to optimize total cost of ownership for business RFQ Review & Decision SupportCommercial Evaluation Template Preparation Track Responses from Suppliers Follow-up in case of non-response & Field any questions Summarize all responses and review with internal teams Purchase Order ProcessingPrepare PO and check for accuracy. Release PO to Supplier Get Acknowledgement of PO from Supplier and document in ERP system PO ManagementPO Amend / Cancellation / Resubmission etc.PO / PO Amend Acknowledgement from VendorVendor ExpeditingPreparing Open Order Reports,Expedite with Vendors (Pull Ins, Push Outs) Management of Promise DatesEscalate Potential / Existing Issues for Commodity Leader's ReviewInvoice Resolution (PO to Pay Support)Receive / Download Invoice Discrepancies Research and Resolve discrepancies. Document Root Cause Drive initiatives to reduce resolution instances.Positional Requirements & Qualifications:Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree preferred, but not necessary.Experience using D365 is a definite plus. Skills & AbilitiesBasic understanding of purchasing procedures, common industrial terminology, and common business software, specifically Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of purchasing procedures and common industrial terminology Strong Microsoft Office abilities Highly organizedEffective time-managementDetail-oriented.Good interpersonal communication skillsClear background check and drug/alcohol screeningEssential Physical Functions:Travel: less than 5%Lifting up to 20 poundsBending, stooping, walkingThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. PVI Holdings reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther