Strategic Buyer & Planner: Drive Materials & Supply Chain

Goodway Technologies Corp.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodway Technologies in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to manage day‑to‑day purchasing, material planning and inventory control, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, optimize costs, and maintain ERP/MRP data. You will build strong supplier relationships, monitor forecasts, and support continuous improvement initiatives while using Epicor ERP for data accuracy.

A Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3–5 years of experience are expected, with Epicor

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, inventory control, or a related function within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of purchasing principles and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, MRP, and material requirements management.
• Experience with an ERP system; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A professional and collaborative approach when working with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identify material requirements and issue purchase orders for production materials.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgements and expedite or de‑expedite orders as business needs change.
• Maintain accurate expected delivery dates and purchasing information in the Epicor ERP system.
• Develop strong, productive relationships with suppliers through regular communication and sharing of forecasts and business requirements.
• Identify and recommend potential new suppliers when opportunities arise.
• Support cost‑reduction initiatives by negotiating volume discounts, family pricing, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with Quality to quickly resolve supplier corrective actions, non‑conformances, and quality‑related issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery of materials.
• Monitor inbound shipments and proactively address potential delays or supply disruptions.
• Use MRP requirements, production plans, and forecasts to ensure material availability.

Skills

Analytical

Proactive

Organized

Ownership

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

ASCM/APICS certification is a plus

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Goodway Technologies in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Buyer/Planner I to manage day‑to‑day purchasing, material planning and inventory control, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, optimize costs, and maintain ERP/MRP data. You will build strong supplier relationships, monitor forecasts, and support continuous improvement initiatives while using Epicor ERP for data accuracy.

A Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3–5 years of experience are expected, with Epicor