Buyer

Equiliem; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in Branchburg, NJ is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing for raw materials, capital equipment, and MRO supplies. You will work with vendors to secure competitive pricing, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain supplier approvals within an ERP system.

You will collaborate with internal departments to resolve procurement issues, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and maintain accurate records. The role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or equivalent Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% to visit suppliers and operating sites.
• Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, product availability, and delivery schedules, and expedite purchases when necessary.
• Review bid proposals and assist with vendor contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable purchasing terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support improvements in product quality and supplier service.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with vendor sourcing and procurement projects.
• Monitor vendor deliveries, follow up on outstanding orders, and resolve delivery issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain raw material vendor approvals, assessments, evaluations, and specifications.
• Manage delivery schedules and release dates for blanket purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues involving purchased materials and services.
• Source specialty items and capital equipment for engineering, research and development, and product development teams.
• Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in the ERP system, primarily for raw materials.
• Monitor raw material supplier performance in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
• Provide support for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchasing as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion when making purchasing decisions.
• Identify and support process and system improvements within procurement operations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)

Oct 27, 2026

Buyer

Branchburg, NJ

Schedule/Shift: Hybrid; onsite at least 3 days per week, with Monday and Tuesday required in the office

Pay: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Buyer manages purchasing activities for raw materials, specialty items, capital equipment, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. This role works with vendors to obtain competitive pricing, ensure timely deliveries, maintain supplier approvals, and support quality and cost-reduction initiatives. The Buyer collaborates with internal departments to resolve purchasing issues, improve supplier performance, and maintain accurate procurement records in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, product availability, and delivery schedules, and expedite purchases when necessary.
• Review bid proposals and assist with vendor contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable purchasing terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support improvements in product quality and supplier service.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager with vendor sourcing and procurement projects.
• Monitor vendor deliveries, follow up on outstanding orders, and resolve delivery issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain raw material vendor approvals, assessments, evaluations, and specifications.
• Manage delivery schedules and release dates for blanket purchase orders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues involving purchased materials and services.
• Source specialty items and capital equipment for engineering, research and development, and product development teams.
• Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in the ERP system, primarily for raw materials.
• Monitor raw material supplier performance in accordance with applicable ISO standards.
• Provide support for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchasing as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion when making purchasing decisions.
• Identify and support process and system improvements within procurement operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or equivalent Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% to visit suppliers and operating sites.
• Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Experience working in or supporting the electronics industry.
• Strong experience with ERP systems.
• Experience implementing procurement process and system improvements.
• Experience with supplier quality management systems.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].