What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Buyer position at A-Line Staffing Solutions?
Buyer 2, Purchasing – Durham, NC
Pay Rate : $34.72 / hr
Location : Durham, NC ( Locals Only )
Schedule : Monday – Friday, Day Shift
Contract Position
Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced Buyer 2 to support procurement operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities :
- Negotiate procurement contracts for commodities and services, balancing cost, quality, service, and commercial factors.
- Identify and propose supplier solutions based on internal requirements.
- Maintain MRP system data, including lead times, pricing, and vendor material numbers.
- Support supplier localization efforts, including RFQs, onboarding, and first article inspections (FAI).
- Work closely with engineering and suppliers to resolve technical questions related to specifications, tolerances, manufacturability, and material substitutions.
- Ensure compliance with UL requirements and other industry regulations.
- Address accounts payable issues and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) with Procurement and Engineering teams.
- Analyze performance metrics to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Mentor junior buyers to support department goals.
Qualifications & Experience :
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced procurement role with the potential for career growth.
Salary : $35
