Buyer

Position Summary: The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, and services required for plastic injection molding operations. This role supports production schedules by ensuring on-time delivery of quality materials at the best possible cost. The Buyer works closely with suppliers, production, quality, and inventory teams to maintain efficient supply chain operations, and provides backup purchasing support to PSI’s other facilities as needed.

Procurement & Purchasing: Source and purchase resin, masterbatch and colorant, purchased components and inserts, packaging and corrugated, MRO supplies, mold components and tooling spares, and outside processing services (painting, plating, pad printing, assembly).Issue purchase orders (POs) and ensure confirmations are received and accurate. Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Monitor material availability and cost fluctuations, including resin market conditions, allocation, price-increase notices, minimum lot sizes, and truckload and gaylord quantity breaks. Manage customer-supplied, consigned, and customer-directed material and suppliers in accordance with program requirements.

Supplier Management: Maintain positive relationships with approved suppliers. Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, and responsiveness. Resolve supplier issues, delays, or discrepancies proactively. Issue and follow up on supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) in coordination with Quality. Assist in qualifying new suppliers and supporting audits when needed.

Production Support: Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production without overstocking. Communicate with the Production Manager and Shipping Manager on material needs. Monitor open orders and inbound shipments to match production schedules. Coordinate with the Inventory Specialist to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Provide backup purchasing support to PSI’s Wolfeboro, NH and South Bend, IN facilities during vacations, absences, and peak demand, including familiarity with part numbers and supplier bases outside Marion.

Skills & Competencies: Strong negotiation and communication skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to analyze data and solve problems effectively. Knowledge of purchasing best practices and supply chain principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements: Office environment within an active manufacturing facility. Regular visits to the production floor, where personal protective equipment including safety glasses and hearing protection is required. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work at a computer for the majority of the shift. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including noise, machinery, and variable temperatures.

Additional Responsibilities: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned based on business and operational needs. PSI Molded Plastics reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as necessary.