BUYER

A growing custom manufacturer in the region is looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to manage material procurement, inventory tracking, and production file prep. If you bring Excel skills and hands-on purchasing experience, we want to hear from you! Apply directly or email your resume to kate.riddle@randstadusa.com.

salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Prepare accurate material orders utilizing shop drawings and bills of material (BOMs).
• Solicit pricing from multiple vendors, evaluate quotations for accuracy and completeness, and negotiate favorable terms.
• Issue purchase orders (POs) and track material shipments to ensure on-time delivery to the shop floor.
• Take full ownership of material accuracy - verifying orders, files, and quantities prior to release to prevent costly downstream errors.
• Track incoming material against BOMs and maintain stock levels to support ongoing production needs.

Production Support & File Preparation

• Nest plate part CAD files to maximize material yield and provide ready files to production.
• Review .nc1 files and technical drawings for main members to verify accuracy before releasing to the shop.
• Nest structural angle parts using spreadsheet-based systems and provide data to production teams.
• Organize and prepare digital files (including physical media/thumb drives) for automated shop processing equipment.
• Create and maintain comprehensive fabrication checklists for main components and parts.

Workflow & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, detailers, and shop floor personnel to maintain smooth workflow continuity.
• Prepare and release work packages in a timely manner to eliminate shop delays or production bottlenecks.

Skills

• Purchasing/Procurement (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.