Strategic Materials Buyer – Remote (MRP/Oracle)

GCG; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays and parental leave

Wellness programs

Dental/vision

ID theft protection

Job summary

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team to plan and purchase raw materials for cable assembly operations, ensuring material availability, inventory control, and cost management to support on-time production.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, managing POs, and optimizing lead times while maintaining data integrity in Oracle ERP. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm EST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or materials planning role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with MRPs/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements.
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time.
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions.
• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities.
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives.
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function.
• Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team to plan and purchase raw materials for cable assembly operations, ensuring material availability, inventory control, and cost management to support on-time production.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, managing POs, and optimizing lead times while maintaining data integrity in Oracle ERP. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm EST.