Strategic Buyer & Supplier Performance Specialist

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (ID); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships, coordinate purchases, and monitor performance to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role supports sourcing strategies and procurement audits while upholding production material specifications.

Responsibilities include cost reduction initiatives, evaluating supplier quotes, processing purchase orders, and maintaining strong vendor relations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or related field.
• MRP experience and strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal direction.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle history for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to cost reduction initiatives for responsible locations.
• Evaluate Supplier quotes and services.
• Prepares and processes purchasing orders.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with Suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services.
• Resolves problems and issues arising from purchases of goods, services, supplies and equipment with internal and external customers.
• Monitors On-Time Deliveries (OTD).
• Expedite shipments.
• Prepares documentation for product to be Returned to Vendor (RTV).
• Actively participate in required training and development programs and electives as suits one’s needs, and support colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Procurement

MRP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's degree

APICS or ISM certifications

Job description

The Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Buyer to manage supplier relationships, coordinate purchases, and monitor performance to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The role supports sourcing strategies and procurement audits while upholding production material specifications.

Responsibilities include cost reduction initiatives, evaluating supplier quotes, processing purchase orders, and maintaining strong vendor relations.