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About the job
Title: Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Location: Clayton, NC (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 1 Year
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, and supplier sourcing activities within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with supply chain and production teams to maintain material availability and support operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing activities for MRO items, materials, hardware, and consumables.
- Create, monitor, and maintain purchase orders using SAP/MRP systems and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Plan, schedule, expedite, and track materials based on production requirements.
- Identify and source suppliers, obtain competitive quotations, and maintain supplier relationships.
- Support inventory planning, BOM management, minimum stock levels, and production schedules.
- Assist with strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost savings, quality, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, material planning, inventory management, or production control .
- Strong Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience.
- Hands-on experience with SAP , preferably MM, PP, and/or FI/CO.
- Strong procurement, purchasing, and supplier sourcing experience.
- Experience working with MRP/inventory systems and supplier management.
- Pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- APICS or purchasing/procurement certification is a plus.
Compensation:
- $35.00/hour on W2
Worksite address
township of clayton, NC, 27520, US
Who can apply
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