Buyer

Advantage Technical; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Ins.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Advantage Technical seeks an experienced Buyer for a temporary role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and create purchase orders to support production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing, ERP/MRP experience (Epicor a plus), advanced Excel skills, and proven negotiation and analytical abilities. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory control, and production planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Epicor a plus.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, and production supplies from approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Create and manage purchase orders while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality standards, lead times, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to align purchasing activities with manufacturing schedules.
• Analyze market trends, supplier data, and purchasing reports to support strategic procurement decisions.
• Resolve issues involving shortages, delays, or non-conforming materials.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Now Hiring: Buyer

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Buyer for a temporary opportunity supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring production teams have the resources needed to meet operational goals. The ideal candidate has strong procurement experience, ERP system knowledge, and excellent analytical skills.

Job Duties

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, and production supplies from approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Create and manage purchase orders while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality standards, lead times, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to align purchasing activities with manufacturing schedules.
• Analyze market trends, supplier data, and purchasing reports to support strategic procurement decisions.
• Resolve issues involving shortages, delays, or non-conforming materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory control, and production planning processes.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Employee Discount Program (People Perks)

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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