Strategic Manufacturing Buyer – Sourcing & Cost Control

Colonial Group; Milton (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Products in Strafford, MO is seeking a Buyer to support manufacturing operations through sourcing and purchasing of materials and services. This role collaborates with operations and suppliers to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.

You will create and manage purchase orders, source and negotiate with suppliers, and analyze pricing and supplier data to keep costs competitive.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience buying raw materials or production supplies preferred.
• 2+ years of ERP experience (Syteline a plus).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders to support production needs.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Analyze pricing, proposals, and supplier data to ensure competitive costs.
• Track purchases, inventory levels, deliveries, and supplier performance.
• Support cost‑saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and finance teams.
• Resolve vendor-related delivery, quality, or service issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical mindset

Solutions-focused

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

ERP (Syteline)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

American Products in Strafford, MO is seeking a Buyer to support manufacturing operations through sourcing and purchasing of materials and services. This role collaborates with operations and suppliers to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.

You will create and manage purchase orders, source and negotiate with suppliers, and analyze pricing and supplier data to keep costs competitive.