Buyer
5+ years
West Valley City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
About Us
At Salaera, we are driven by a mission to create solutions that improve lives. We design and deliver innovative products across medical, industrial, environmental, and life science industries while remaining committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking a Buyer to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations by ensuring timely procurement and replenishment of materials. This role is critical to maintaining production flow through disciplined purchasing execution, strong supplier coordination, and accurate inventory management. The Buyer works closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to proactively manage material availability and mitigate supply risk.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Key Competencies
Our Values
We are committed to living our HIVE values: Humble, Inclusive, Visionary, and Engaged. Apply today to help us build solutions that make a meaningful impact.
At Salaera, we are driven by a mission to create solutions that improve lives. We design and deliver innovative products across medical, industrial, environmental, and life science industries while remaining committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking a Buyer to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations by ensuring timely procurement and replenishment of materials. This role is critical to maintaining production flow through disciplined purchasing execution, strong supplier coordination, and accurate inventory management. The Buyer works closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to proactively manage material availability and mitigate supply risk.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, schedule, and manage purchase orders to meet production requirements while balancing short‑term execution and long‑term material planning
- Use ERP and planning tools to maintain accurate purchasing signals, inventory levels, and order timing
- Issue clear and detailed purchase orders, including specifications, quantities, and delivery expectations
- Actively manage supplier performance to ensure on‑time delivery, including expediting, de‑expediting, and quantity adjustments
- Maintain accurate pricing and purchasing data in ERP systems prior to order placement
- Monitor supplier lead times and communicate impacts to Production, Planning, and Customer Service teams
- Review shortage, exception, and expedite reports to proactively prevent production disruptions
- Coordinate supplier returns, rework, and corrective actions to support quality and production needs
- Execute day‑to‑day tactical purchasing activities for internal manufacturing operations
- Participate in daily production stand‑up meetings to provide updates on material availability, risks, and mitigation plans
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (raw materials experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of MRP principles , including BOMs and material planning processes
- Hands‑on, self‑directed professional with strong problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy with solid analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Experience working with ERP systems (PLEX experience is a plus)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Key Competencies
- Supplier Management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Logistics Coordination
- Dependability and Integrity
Our Values
We are committed to living our HIVE values: Humble, Inclusive, Visionary, and Engaged. Apply today to help us build solutions that make a meaningful impact.
Skills
Medical Equipment ManufacturingPurchasing