Buyer

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive procurement professional looking for an impactful temporary opportunity? Join a dynamic manufacturing team as a Temporary Buyer and play a key role in driving procurement strategies, ensuring supplier compliance, and delivering cost-effective purchasing solutions. This role is estimated to last 4 months and will work on site in Byhalia. Hunter Hamilton offers hourly/weekly pay, direct deposit and temporary health benefits!

As a Buyer in Procurement Operations, you will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external suppliers, managing day-to-day purchasing activities, resolving service issues, and identifying opportunities for savings and process improvement. You'll help support essential projects by ensuring timely and compliant procurement of goods and services while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

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  Serve as the purchasing subject matter expert and primary resource for field operations staff.

  
  
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  Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness; process and place orders with approved suppliers.

  
  
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  Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Parts, and Service.

  
  
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  Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate proposals for goods and services not covered under existing contracts.

  
  
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  Execute purchase orders in accordance with SOPs and procurement strategies, ensuring proper distribution and documentation.

  
  
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  Monitor and follow up on project purchase orders until completion.

  
  
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  Identify opportunities to consolidate local spend and reduce procurement costs.

  
  
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  Resolve pricing discrepancies, vendor issues, and payment disputes.

  
  
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  Relay cost changes and other updates to relevant stakeholders.

  
  
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  Support supplier performance evaluations and provide feedback when necessary.

  
  
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  Assist with special projects and reporting as assigned by management.

  
  

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  Working knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay systems (or equivalent).

  
  
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  Strong understanding of purchasing fundamentals and procurement best practices.

  
  
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  Ability to lead by example in enforcing compliance, policies, and process standards.

  
  
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  Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.

  
  
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  Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate cost-effectiveness and vendor performance.

  
  
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  Capable of reading and interpreting contracts and terms & conditions.

  
  
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  Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and cross-functional teams.

  
  
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  Proficiency in managing reports and data to support procurement decisions.

  
  

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  Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a reputable manufacturing environment.

  
  
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  Work with a collaborative and professional team on-site in Byhalia.

  
  
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  Gain valuable experience in procurement operations and supply chain management.

  
  

Ready to make a difference with your purchasing expertise? Apply today and bring your procurement skills to a team that values precision, performance, and continuous improvement.

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Hunter Hamilton is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.