Strategic Procurement & Materials Buyer

Hayward Industries; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Procurement specialist to support operations and production planning.

You will ensure raw materials and indirect materials are available to meet schedules, manage supplier relationships, and optimize inventory through VMI programs. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years in purchasing or materials management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years purchasing or materials management experience.
• Experience with VMI programs preferred.
• ERP experience required; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP recommendations and determine PO requirements based on inventory, schedules, and lead times.
• Place purchase orders and manage commodities to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor open POs and expedite deliveries as needed for production needs.
• Maintain vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Receiving, Quality, Engineering, and other departments.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, quantity, pricing, invoicing, and delivery performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Inventory optimization

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Hayward Holdings Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Procurement specialist to support operations and production planning.

You will ensure raw materials and indirect materials are available to meet schedules, manage supplier relationships, and optimize inventory through VMI programs. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years in purchasing or materials management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems and Excel.