BuyerRobert Half

Description

We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing organization in Millington, Maryland on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will support a high-volume purchasing environment by helping the team address a significant order backlog, maintain accurate procurement activity, and keep materials aligned with production needs. The ideal candidate can step in quickly, manage purchasing tasks with limited ramp-up time, and work effectively in a fast-paced onsite setting.

Responsibilities:

Assist with backlog reduction by prioritizing overdue and aging orders and ensuring required materials are properly ordered.

Process purchase orders in a high-volume environment, using spreadsheets and internal systems to place material orders accurately and on time.

Review bill of materials details and open demand to ensure purchasing activity supports scheduled production and shipment requirements.

Reconcile receipts against purchase orders and follow through on discrepancies to maintain accurate procurement records.

Perform purchasing data cleanup and validation to improve order accuracy and overall workflow efficiency.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm material needs, order status, and any issues affecting supply availability.

Maintain organized documentation related to purchasing transactions, supplier activity, and order progress.

Support day-to-day procurement operations while following onsite procedures, schedules, and departmental expectations.

Requirements At least 3 years of experience in a buyer or purchasing role, preferably in a large-scale or high-volume environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage purchasing activities independently and contribute immediately with minimal training.

Experience working with purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and receipt reconciliation.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work from spreadsheets to manage ordering activity.

Familiarity with bill of materials and material purchasing processes within a manufacturing setting.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms is preferred.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy when handling multiple orders and priorities.

Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday and adapt to operational requirements in a team-based environment.

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