Buyer I

Kavaliro; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavaliro is seeking a Buyer in a hybrid role based in Bloomfield, CT to support production procurement. You will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability and inventory optimization.

The position is entry to intermediate level, with increasing responsibilities in supplier relationships, cost control, and continuity of supply. Pay ranges from $25 to $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Entry to intermediate-level procurement role with increasing responsibility in supplier management, cost control and supply continuity.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders.
• Monitor PO status and on-time delivery.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply shortages.
• Process order acknowledgements and reflect commitments in planning systems.
• Manage reschedules, cancellations, and order modifications.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement with warehouse, quality, and supplier teams.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase orders

Expedite orders

Supplier relations

Job description

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services required to support production and business operations. This role works closely with suppliers, planners, manufacturing, logistics, and cross-functional teams to manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and support inventory optimization.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services required to support production and business operations. This role works closely with suppliers, planners, manufacturing, logistics, and cross-functional teams to manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and support inventory optimization.

The Buyer position is an entry to intermediate-level procurement role, with increasing responsibility for supplier relationship management, cost control, and supply continuity.

Pay: $25-$28 per hour

Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in accordance with business requirements.
• Monitor purchase order status and ensure on-time delivery of materials and services.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply shortages to minimize operational disruptions.
• Process order acknowledgements and ensure supplier commitments are accurately reflected in planning systems.
• Manage reschedules, cancellations, and order modifications based on changing demand.
• Coordinate and manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring timely supplier fulfillment and partnering with warehouse, quality, and supplier teams to resolve receiving issues when needed.

Supplier Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, shortages, invoice discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to resolve supply-related issues.
• Communicate material availability risks and recovery actions to stakeholders.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.

Compliance & Process Management

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and data accuracy.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Job Requirements

Hybrid