Strategic Buyer & Supplier Relations Lead

Riverside Mfg LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Mfg LLC seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to ensure uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing operations. The role owns supplier relationships, POs, and drives performance in cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, ERP/MRP experience (Syteline), and proficiency in Excel. US Person status per ITAR is required; office-based with occasional supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High sense of urgency, ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Syteline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned suppliers, materials, and purchase orders from placement through receipt.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and service agreements to cut costs and improve performance.
• Hold suppliers accountable for delivery, quality, corrective actions, and responsiveness.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Syteline

Excel

Ownership & accountability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

Syteline

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Riverside Mfg LLC seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to ensure uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing operations. The role owns supplier relationships, POs, and drives performance in cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, ERP/MRP experience (Syteline), and proficiency in Excel. US Person status per ITAR is required; office-based with occasional supplier visits.