Supply Assurance Buyer

Supply Assurance Buyer II

Location: Onsite, Monday-Friday (start between 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM)

Schedule: 8 hours per day

Are you energized by solving problems, keeping operations running smoothly, and ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time? As a Supply Assurance Buyer II, you'll play a vital role in supporting a high-performing chemical manufacturing plant that produces process chromatography resins, liquid buffers, monomer solutions, oils, and other specialized life science products. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll help secure critical materials, manage supplier performance, and maintain production flow for over 3,000 SKUs-each essential to delivering life-changing technologies.

In this hands-on position, you'll be part of the Manufacturing Group, working closely with Planning, Production, QC, Manufacturing Engineering, and the Warehouse to ensure uninterrupted material flow. Each day brings new challenges-from monitoring ERP signals and managing supplier commitments to resolving shortages and driving proactive supply solutions. You'll balance daily purchasing needs with long-term supply assurance initiatives like dual sourcing, inventory optimization, and supplier performance tracking.

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  Place purchase orders for goods and services to support manufacturing operations.

  
  
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  Manage supplier relationships to maintain efficient and reliable supply chains.

  
  
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  Monitor inventory and stock levels to meet production and business goals.

  
  
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  Identify and resolve potential supply issues, escalating as needed.

  
  
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  Actively manage workflow in SAP and ensure timely material availability.

  
  
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  Resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize overdue payments and support supply continuity.

  
  
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  Evaluate and adjust stocking levels based on production needs.

  
  
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  Support supplier audits, RTVs, and business reviews to ensure compliance and quality.

  
  
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  Collaborate with schedulers to process expedites and maintain production schedules.

  
  
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  Contribute to process improvements that enhance purchasing efficiency.

  
  

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  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  
  
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  1-3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning.

  
  
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  Proven ability to expedite and issue purchase orders efficiently.

  
  
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  Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

  
  
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  Working knowledge of purchasing principles and materials management.

  
  
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  Coursework toward CPM or CPIM certification preferred.

  
  
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  Strong communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

  
  

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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