Buyer - Purchasing Specialist
One of CRG's clients within the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Buyer/Purchasing professional to join their team! This role is direct hire, and offers the opportunity to truly be a specialist in their role. This position will sit at their BRAND NEW facility in Mocksville, NC! If you are experienced in purchasing direct/indirect materials, and have a passion for relationship building and process improvement, this role might be a perfect match!

Opportunity Type: Direct-Hire (no contract period!)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - ONSITE
Location: Mocksville, NC
Pay/Compensation: $75,000 + 9% annual bonus target! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders to support production, track backorders, coordinate deliveries, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate and current vendor records, pricing catalogs, and cost data; resolve pricing and invoice discrepancies.

• Manage special-order demand, inventory levels, and aged inventory within assigned product categories.

• Utilize JDE system reports to plan purchases and ensure efficient material flow throughout the supply chain.

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues impacting production or customer satisfaction.

• Actively manage supplier performance, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives with sound judgment and professionalism.

• Maintain system parameters including safety stock, minimums, and order multiples; provide forecasts to suppliers.

• Request, review, and negotiate supplier quotations and proposals.

• Work effectively within a collaborative, inclusive team environment and perform additional duties as needed. Ensure timely movement of materials from order placement through delivery.

• Monitor, review, and adjust inventory levels to support production planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing or planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain management preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience using MRP/ERP systems.

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities
  
  Category Code: JN016, JN015
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