Raw Material Buyer

Zelh is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company. Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining consistently high-quality services. We achieve the mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy! At this point, Zelh is looking for a Raw Material Buyer to join our client’s team. The Raw Material Buyer reviews MRP requirements and places purchase orders to maintain material availability and support production schedules. Essential Functions • Review MRP recommendations and purchasing exceptions each day. • Convert approved MRP requirements into purchase orders with approved suppliers. • Confirm order quantities, pricing, lead times, and requested delivery dates before placing purchase orders. • Adjust purchase-order quantities and dates when requirements change and approvals are received. • Maintain accurate purchasing, source-list, and planning data in the ERP system. • Identify shortages, excess inventory risks, and urgent material requirements. • Set priorities for the Purchasing Coordinator and provide direction on orders requiring follow-up. • Communicate material risks and purchasing needs to Planning, Manufacturing, and the Purchasing Manager. • Support inventory goals and complete related purchasing assignments as requested. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, or equivalent relevant experience is preferred. • At least 3 years of purchasing, planning, or supply chain experience is preferred. • Experience using MRP and ERP systems is required. • Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. • Experience in dietary supplements, food, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing is preferred. Working conditions: • Working schedule: 8-5pm EST. • Competitive Salary in USD. • 10 business days of paid time off, 15 - after 2 years, 7 days of Public Holidays, 3 sick leaves. • Equipment provided.