Buyer
Danbury, CT Hybrid
$65,000–$75,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Buyer is a key position within the Waterworks Supply Chain and our Planning and Procurement function. This role is responsible for managing suppliers, ensuring the correct materials and quantities are received on time to meet customer demand and to maintain proper inventory levels. Manage the procurement cycle from purchase order to payment. The right candidate will have strong attention to detail, is fluent with Microsoft office and proficiency with excel, experienced in supply chain and can handle multiple priorities with a customer service mindset. Ability to successfully interact and navigate relationships with functional partners including sales, services, accounting, distribution. This role requires onsite presence in our Danbury HQ 3 days per week.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business or related field
- 2-5 years’ experience as a buyer or planner in the manufacturing industry
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems
- Advanced MS Office skills – Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
- Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must have excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate (verbally & written) with all levels within the organization
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within guidelines established by the company
- Exhibit Company Core Values of being Customer Focused, Innovative, Action Oriented, Passionate, and Respectful
- Role requires travel up to 25%
- preferred or equivalent experience