Remote Buyer: Materials & Supply Chain Planning

GCG; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Compassionate care leave

Wellness programs

Telehealth

Dental/vision insurance

FSAs/HSAs with company contributions

Pet insurance

Legal services

ID theft protection

Employee-centric culture

Job summary

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is hiring a Buyer to join the procurement team and manage purchasing of raw materials for cable assembly operations. You will coordinate demand signals with internal teams, execute purchase orders, and maintain material flow to meet production schedules.

This remote-friendly role emphasizes inventory control and cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in purchasing or materials planning within manufacturing, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, buyer, or materials planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• 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

Communication skills

Negotiation

Excel

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is hiring a Buyer to join the procurement team and manage purchasing of raw materials for cable assembly operations. You will coordinate demand signals with internal teams, execute purchase orders, and maintain material flow to meet production schedules.

This remote-friendly role emphasizes inventory control and cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in purchasing or materials planning within manufacturing, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with