Strategic Buyer: Materials & Production Planning

Paycom; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Bristol, IN is seeking an Experienced Buyer to plan, purchase, and coordinate materials to support production. You will manage raw materials, packaging, MRO, and indirect purchasing, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to ensure materials are available for production schedules and customer demand.

Collaborate with production, warehouse, and scheduling teams, maintain data accuracy in ERP, and assist Accounts Payable with invoice discrepancies. Eligible for frontline procurement duties.

Qualifications

• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and inventory replenishment.
• Strong communication skills with vendors and internal cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize daily workload and respond quickly to changing production needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing reports and deliveries.
• Basic understanding of inventory management, production scheduling, and invoice matching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP business systems.

Responsibilities

• Run, review, and analyze MRP reports to identify material requirements, shortages, timing needs, and purchasing actions.
• Place purchase orders with approved vendors in accordance with material requirements and lead times.
• Communicate with vendors daily to obtain order confirmations, tracking, and delivery status.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of raw materials, packaging, MRO, and office supplies.
• Partner with production and scheduling teams to ensure materials are available to support plans and demand.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams regarding schedule changes and urgent needs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and order data in the ERP system to support planning and reporting.
• Assist Accounts Payable by researching workflow issues and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Align with commercialization teams to support new product launches and material setup.
• Monitor PO status, identify delays, and elevate risks affecting production schedules.
• Prepare forecasts and use demand information to assist purchasing and inventory planning.
• Support continuous improvement for procurement accuracy and vendor responsiveness.

Skills

Vendor communication

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

Paycom in Bristol, IN is seeking an Experienced Buyer to plan, purchase, and coordinate materials to support production. You will manage raw materials, packaging, MRO, and indirect purchasing, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to ensure materials are available for production schedules and customer demand.

Collaborate with production, warehouse, and scheduling teams, maintain data accuracy in ERP, and assist Accounts Payable with invoice discrepancies. Eligible for frontline procurement duties.