Inventory Buyer for Battery Systems — On Site

Critical Loop, Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Loop, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Buyer to support daily purchasing, production, and inventory activities.

The role involves creating and maintaining purchase orders, following up with suppliers, tracking deliveries, and keeping records up to date. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and persistent with follow-up, comfortable contacting suppliers and raising concerns early when material arrivals may be delayed.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of hands-on purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders, following up with suppliers, and tracking deliveries.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Clear communication and consistent follow-through with suppliers and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including trackers, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
• Familiarity with purchasing systems and basic inventory and receiving processes.
• Ability to manage several open orders and changing priorities while keeping urgent items visible.
• Willingness to work closely with production and warehouse teams to resolve day-to-day material issues.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Administration: Create, update, and manage purchase orders and VRMAs.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, pricing, terms, shipping info, and delivery dates before issuing POs.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgements and resolve differences between PO and confirmation.
• Regularly follow up with suppliers on open orders, confirm shipment dates, and obtain tracking.
• Expedite materials when needed and communicate delays or changes to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Maintain accurate open PO and material shortage reports with delivery dates and actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and warehouse teams on material needs for builds.
• Support inventory accuracy by reconciling receiving records and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve missing/damaged materials, including returns.
• Assist Accounting with PO, receipt, and invoice discrepancies.
• Keep purchasing records accurate and follow established procedures.

Skills

Purchase orders

Vendor management

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

BOMs knowledge

Job description

Critical Loop, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Buyer to support daily purchasing, production, and inventory activities.

The role involves creating and maintaining purchase orders, following up with suppliers, tracking deliveries, and keeping records up to date. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and persistent with follow-up, comfortable contacting suppliers and raising concerns early when material arrivals may be delayed.