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Buyer procuring raw materials, MRO, and services for GCG’s wire and cable solutions manufacturing business. Managing suppliers, inventory, purchase orders, and production material availability.
Responsibilities:
- Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements
- Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time
- Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions
- Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities
- Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives
- Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations
- Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement
- Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed
- Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules
- Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies
- Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function
- Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or materials planning role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Effective communication and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Supplemental insurance options
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Compassionate care leave
- Wellness and support programs (EAP, wellness incentives, telehealth)
- Dental and vision coverage
- FSAs/HSAs with company contributions
- Pet insurance
- Legal services
- ID theft protection
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