Position Overview This is a 1099 Independent contractor position providing temporary maternity leave coverage. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment. The Buyer is responsible for negotiating long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers. This position also plans and incorporates strategic purchasing plans company wide. Essential Job Functions • Ensure that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost. • Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements. • Tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing. • Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data. • Works proactively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available. • Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments. • Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information. • Assists in Processing disposition or material rejects. • Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards. • Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply. • Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned. Educational and Experience Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience • Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing/production • Ability to read and understand technical documents such drawings and specifications for electro/mechanical devices Other Qualifications • Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management. • APICS and/or ISM certification preferred. • High degree of initiative. • Ability to work independently. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. • Ability to follow through on tasks to completion. • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficient in Microsoft-based software: Word and Excel. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This is a 1099 Independent contractor position providing temporary maternity leave coverage.