Buyer

Description:

The Buyer is a proactive, detail-driven supply chain professional responsible for ensuring that materials, goods, and services are sourced strategically, procured efficiently, and delivered on time to support seamless operations. This role requires a forward-looking mindset—anticipating needs, mitigating risks, and maintaining readiness across all aspects of purchasing, supplier management, and material planning. Working hours for this position are 7:00am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday. This position is based in Reidsville, NC.

Job Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Procurement

• Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Solicit and evaluate bids, proposals, and supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and vendors.
• Administer supplier agreements, renewals, and required documentation.
• Work with vendors to track, expedite, and resolve delays or delivery issues.

Supplier Management

• Research, qualify, and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and capability.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic evaluations.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Visit suppliers as needed to understand products, processes, and capabilities.

Material Planning & Inventory

• Use ERP/MRP systems to review demand, lead times, history, and trends.
• Review production schedules and shortage reports to determine material needs.
• Adjust min/max levels based on usage, forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Manage raw material mill runs and long-lead procurement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with engineering to review ECNs, source alternatives, and resolve part issues.
• Work with production, quality, and other teams to support material availability and issue resolution.

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate ERP data (pricing, lead times, supplier info).
• Track purchasing KPIs such as cost trends, delivery performance, and inventory impact.
• Monitor market conditions and price changes affecting supply and demand.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and suggest improvements.
• Provide daily or periodic status updates as requested.

Other

• Maintain technical knowledge of purchased goods or services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 5-10 years’ experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment; AA or BS degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and sourcing practices, including competitive bidding, contract terms, cost analysis, and supplier risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles, including lead times, safety stock, and material planning.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, with the ability to interpret demand, maintain accurate data, and analyze planning results to support production needs.
• Knowledge of supplier quality standards, compliance requirements, and industry regulations relevant to purchased materials or services.
• Well-developed negotiation skills, with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing, terms, and long-term supplier value.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, including cost modeling, usage trend analysis, and KPI interpretation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, quality, finance, and leadership teams.
• Ability to evaluate and manage suppliers, including performance monitoring, corrective actions, and relationship development.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related data tools, such as pivot tables, lookups, and reporting dashboards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing production or business requirements.
• Ability to anticipate needs and act proactively, identifying supply risks early and taking preventive measures to ensure material availability.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions, price fluctuations, and global supply chain challenges.
• Demonstrated experience using AI in a purchasing capacity preferred
• Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while working at a computer workstation, frequent use of hands, fingers, and wrists for keyboarding, mouse operations, and handling office documents, frequent verbal communication and active listening while using a telephone, video conferencing tools, and in-person interactions, visual acuity required for reading computer screens, documents, and fine details, occasional movement within the office environment, including walking, reaching, bending, or retrieving files and office supplies weighing 10-20 pounds. Will visit manufacturing and materials areas to check on product.

BETA offers paid time off, 9 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. We offer a 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts to help manage your medical expenses. We offer a supportive team environment. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

BETA Fueling Systems, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Disclaimer Statement: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended to be only a general description of the principal requirements common to positions of this type.