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The Buyer manages suppliers and the procurement cycle to ensure timely delivery of materials and accurate inventory, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demand.

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About Waterworks

When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.

What We Provide

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day. The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.

The Role

The Buyer is a key position within the Waterworks Supply Chain and our Planning and Procurement function. This role is responsible for managing suppliers, ensuring the correct materials and quantities are received on time to meet customer demand and to maintain proper inventory levels. Manage the procurement cycle from purchase order to payment.

The right candidate will have strong attention to detail, is fluent with Microsoft office and proficiency with excel, experienced in supply chain and can handle multiple priorities with a customer service mindset. Ability to successfully interact and navigate relationships with functional partners including sales, services, accounting, distribution.

This role requires onsite presence in our Danbury HQ 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Manage suppliers to ensure timely delivery of correct materials and quantities to meet customer demand and maintain inventory levels.

Oversee the full procurement cycle from purchase order creation to invoice payment.

Place and manage purchase orders using MRP, understanding how forecasts drive ordering decisions.

Analyze MRP reports to determine material and supply needs; recommend order quantities and delivery schedules.

Maintain a cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supplier base.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; support sourcing initiatives as assigned.

Review and adjust open purchase orders to align with changing customer requirements (expedite, delay, or cancel as needed).

Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and data in the system.

Process requisitions for non-inventory materials and services.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams to meet Quality System requirements.

Monitor and support purchasing activities for new product development.

Expedite past-due orders and work with suppliers to improve performance and resolve issues.

Process return-to-vendor materials and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.

Update purchasing databases to reflect accurate delivery dates and supplier commitments.

Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve departmental and company goals.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business or related field, preferred or equivalent experience

2-5 years’ experience as a buyer or planner in the manufacturing industry

Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Infor M3 a plus

Advanced MS Office skills – Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.

Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and professional demeanor

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Must have excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to communicate (verbally & written) with all levels within the organization

Ability to exercise independent judgment within guidelines established by the company

Exhibit Company Core Values of being Customer Focused, Innovative, Action Oriented, Passionate, and Respectful

Role requires travel up to 25%

Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationData AnalysisERP SystemsExpeditingInfor M3Inventory ManagementInvoice ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMRP/ERPNew Product Development SupportPO ManagementProcurementPurchase OrdersQuality System ComplianceSharePointSupply ChainVendor Management

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