Manufacturing Buyer — Materials & Supplier Management

Manpower, Inc.; Barboursville (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on purchasing raw materials, parts, and supplies, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure materials arrive when needed.

You’ll prepare orders, review requisitions, negotiate pricing within guidelines, manage orders from placement to receipt, and build strong supplier relationships while following quality and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional buying experience in manufacturing.
• Pump industry or machined parts purchasing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computerized purchasing systems.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders, change orders, and related purchasing documentation.
• Review material requisitions and supplier quotations.
• Evaluate pricing and authorize purchases within established guidelines.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through delivery and receiving.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, order status, and product issues.
• Resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, requisitions, deliveries, invoices, and pricing.
• Assist with resolving issues involving non-conforming materials or products.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing and order information.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Research cost-saving and purchasing opportunities.
• Work with internal departments to help ensure materials and supplies are available as needed.
• Follow established quality, safety, environmental, and purchasing procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Industrial environment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computerized purchasing systems

Job description

Manpower is seeking an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on purchasing raw materials, parts, and supplies, coordinating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure materials arrive when needed.

You’ll prepare orders, review requisitions, negotiate pricing within guidelines, manage orders from placement to receipt, and build strong supplier relationships while following quality and safety procedures.