Remote Buyer & Materials Planner

GCG; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Dental/vision

Job summary

GCG is seeking a Buyer to join the Custom Engineered Solutions procurement team in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will manage PO lifecycle, plan materials, and collaborate with production to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP (Oracle preferred), and strong negotiation and Excel skills. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable schedule (M-F 7am-4pm EST).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of purchasing, buyer, or materials planning experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements.
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time.
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions.
• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives.
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function.
• Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials planning

Oracle ERP

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

GCG is seeking a Buyer to join the Custom Engineered Solutions procurement team in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will manage PO lifecycle, plan materials, and collaborate with production to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP (Oracle preferred), and strong negotiation and Excel skills. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable schedule (M-F 7am-4pm EST).