BUYERPURCHASING AGENT

Riverside Mfg LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Mfg LLC seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to ensure uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing operations. The role owns supplier relationships, POs, and drives performance in cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, ERP/MRP experience (Syteline), and proficiency in Excel. US Person status per ITAR is required; office-based with occasional supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High sense of urgency, ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Syteline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned suppliers, materials, and purchase orders from placement through receipt.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and service agreements to cut costs and improve performance.
• Hold suppliers accountable for delivery, quality, corrective actions, and responsiveness.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Syteline

Excel

Ownership & accountability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

Syteline

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Agent / Buyer is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support Riverside's manufacturing operations. This individual owns assigned suppliers and purchased components, driving supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, results-driven, and possesses a strong sense of urgency in resolving issues and preventing disruptions before they impact production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier & Purchase Order Ownership

• Take full ownership of assigned suppliers, purchased materials, and purchase orders from placement through receipt.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Hold suppliers accountable for delivery commitments, quality requirements, corrective actions, and responsiveness.

Supply Chain Risk Management

• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and supply chain disruptions to protect production schedules.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while continuously evaluating supplier capabilities, risks, and alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall operational performance.

Procurement Operations

• Review purchasing requirements and place orders in a timely manner to support production demands and inventory objectives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and effectively utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage procurement activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure material availability and support business objectives.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and material transitions by sourcing components and managing supplier implementation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Demonstrated ability to drive results and hold suppliers accountable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Syteline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Two or more years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a US Person per ITAR regulations.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience sourcing electronic components.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Accountability & Ownership
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Sense of Urgency
• Continuous Improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily office-based, supporting procurement activities through ERP/MRP systems and regular collaboration with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality. Occasional travel to supplier sites may be required to support sourcing, quality, or supplier development activities.