Strategic Manufacturing Buyer | Sourcing & Inventory

Talentify; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Health Dental

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Buyer (In manufacturing) to purchase and manage a defined product category in Clayton, NC. You will source vendors, negotiate terms, manage purchase orders, and monitor inventory to ensure optimal availability, pricing, and quality.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions through market trends, vendor collaboration, and strong analytical skills. This is a fully onsite position with salary around $75k per year in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buyer purchasing and vendor negotiation.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and purchase order processes.
• Familiarity with APICS concepts or methodologies related to supply chain and inventory management.
• Role involves desk work with detailed computer use and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined product group with appropriate assortment, pricing, and quality.
• Source products from vendors to meet business needs.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to optimize margins.
• Create and manage purchase orders for procurement activities.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking.
• Analyze market trends and customer preferences to guide decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align product selection with goals.
• Maintain records of purchasing and vendor agreements.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Sourcing

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

AS/400 experience

Purchasing

Procurement

Communication

Tools

AS/400

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Buyer (In manufacturing) to purchase and manage a defined product category in Clayton, NC. You will source vendors, negotiate terms, manage purchase orders, and monitor inventory to ensure optimal availability, pricing, and quality.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions through market trends, vendor collaboration, and strong analytical skills. This is a fully onsite position with salary around $75k per year in a manufacturing environment.