**Purpose and Scope of Position**:
The Buyer is a key contributor to supporting the aggressive growth goals of the company by ensuring timely, reliable, and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and supplies.
This mid-level role maintains optimal inventory levels, engages in supplier sourcing and negotiation, evaluates supplier performance, and provides timely, accurate information to internal stakeholders.
The Buyer takes ownership of assigned product categories, supports new product initiatives, and partners closely with Production, Sales, Planning, Engineering, and Leadership teams to enable operational success.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Monitor inventory levels and analyze usage and trends to forecast material needs for both direct and indirect categories.
- Issue and manage purchase orders to maintain appropriate stock levels, ensuring alignment with production and sales requirements.
- Conduct proactive follow-up with suppliers to c...