Associate Buyer – Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

Associate Buyer - Purchasing & Supplier Coordination Pay: $25–$31/hour Schedule: Monday–Thursday (4-day work week) Job Type: Full-Time (M-TH 6AM-4:30PM) Location: On-siteAbout the roleWe’re looking for an Associate Buyer who takes ownership of purchasing execution and supplier coordination, ensuring materials are sourced, ordered, and delivered on time to support production.This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that requires consistent follow-up with suppliers, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment. Success comes down to reliability, communication, and follow-through making sure nothing slips through the cracks from order placement to delivery.What You'll doPurchasing & material ExecutionSource, quote, and purchase raw materials to support ongoing production demandManage purchase orders from placement through deliveryEnsure materials are available and aligned with production needsSupplier Coordination & Follow-upCommunicate directly with suppliers to confirm timelines, pricing, and deliveryProactively follow up on orders to prevent delays or disruptionsResolve issues quickly to keep production on trackCross-Functional CoordinationPartner with operations and supply chain teams to align prioritiesCommunicate status updates, risks, and changes clearlySupport shared ownership and cross-training across the teamSystems & Data AccuracyMaintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systemsEnsure timely updates for visibility, planning, and traceabilityContinuous Improvement & Support Identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows and supplier performanceSupport MRO and indirect purchasing needs (supplies, services, maintenance items)What Success Looks Like Purchase orders are executed accurately and on timeSuppliers are responsive, accountable, and aligned with expectationsMaterial shortages and delays are prevented, not reacted toCommunication is proactive and solution-orientedProduction is supported without disruption due to material issuesWhat We're Looking forExperience in purchasing, buying, or supplier coordinationStrong follow-through and attention to detailClear and professional communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and stay organizedComfortable working in ERP systems and Microsoft 365Problem-solving mindset with a bias for actionAdaptable and willing to step in where neededPreferred Experience Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environmentsBasic understanding of estimating, pricing, or cost analysisExperience supporting both direct materials and indirect/MRO purchasingWork Environment & CultureWe operate with a simple philosophy:We serve the needs of othersWe take ownership and initiativeWe embrace a winning mindsetThis is a team-oriented environment where accountability, communication, and continuous improvement drive success.