Buyer

Learntastic; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An online education platform is seeking a Buyer to procure products and raw materials while managing purchasing orders and supplier relationships. This global remote position requires at least 3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time and fluency in English. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years in purchasing within a manufacturing environment and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Join our team and contribute to our mission of making professional development impactful and accessible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing transfer orders between manufacturing facilities.
• Fluency in English; written and verbal proficiency (B2 level minimum).

Responsibilities

• Procures assigned products, raw materials, and services considering cost and quality.
• Creates and manages purchase orders in ERP/MRP to support production schedules.
• Maintains accurate procurement records including purchases, costs, deliveries, and inventory levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization

Follow-up skills

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Familiarity with inventory control principles

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business

Job description

LearnTastic is a fast-growing online education platform providing accredited continuing‑education and compliance courses for professionals across industries—from healthcare and construction to HR and education. With more than 1,000 courses and over a million learners served, LearnTastic is redefining accessible, self‑paced learning. Our mission is to make professional development simple, engaging, and impactful—anytime, anywhere.

We’re looking for a Buyer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Procures assigned products, raw materials (including resins), transfer orders, and services with consideration to cost, quality, delivery, reliability, and total landed cost
• Creates, releases, and manages purchase orders and transfer orders in the ERP/MRP system to support production schedules
• Monitors open orders and, with the approval and direction of the Materials Manager, expedites materials as needed to prevent production interruptions
• Communicates timely and effectively with internal customers regarding order status, changes, delays, and resolutions while maintaining data integrity
• Determines appropriate procurement methods, including direct purchase, contracts, or competitive bids
• Prepares purchase orders, bid requests, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and approval limits

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• Manages resin purchasing activities for the assigned facility, including demand planning coordination, supplier releases, and delivery scheduling
• Monitors open resin purchase orders and manages on‑time delivery of materials
• Communicates circumstances when vendor is not meeting agreed upon terms
• Coordinates with Planning and Operations to adjust resin orders based on forecast changes, production needs, and inventory targets

Supplier & Contract Support

• Maintains effective working relationships with approved suppliers to ensure consistent performance and service levels
• Documents and maintains supplier delivery and quality performance to support the supplier scorecard and overall supplier base management
• Addresses defective or non‑conforming materials by working with Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to identify root causes and corrective actions

Inventory & Data Management

• Maintains accurate procurement records including purchases, costs, deliveries, inventory levels, and supplier performance metrics
• Supports inventory optimization initiatives by balancing service levels, turns, and working capital requirements
• Ensures purchasing data accuracy to support reporting, audits, and financial reconciliation

Compliance & Collaboration

• Maintains working knowledge of company quality, environmental, and regulatory standards related to procurement and materials
• Collaborates with Quality, Environmental, and Safety teams to ensure materials meet all applicable requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and standard purchasing processes
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑up skills
• Experience with resin or raw material purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing transfer orders between manufacturing facilities
• Familiarity with inventory control principles and production planning concepts

Work Environment + Language Requirements

• Global remote position
• Requires at least 3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time each day
• Minimal or no travel
• Fluency in the English language; written and verbal proficiency (B2 level minimum on CEFR scale)
• Reports to a U.S.-based Procurement Leadership