Buyer III – Indirect Purchasing Specialist

About the role

The Buyer III will manage indirect purchasing activities for a manufacturing environment, reviewing purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, and ensuring accurate documentation. This role works closely with suppliers, planners and internal stakeholders to keep the supply chain running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Review and amend indirect purchase requisitions and purchase orders in the system.
• Follow up with suppliers for order confirmations and update purchase orders accordingly.
• Monitor past‑due purchase orders, drive timely deliveries and resolve supplier or planner queries.
• Handle disputes related to purchase orders and support the payment release process.
• Perform data‑cleanup activities, generate and modify reports as required.
• Create inbound deliveries and maintain catalog items in the supply portal.
• Develop risk‑mitigation strategies and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain supplier relationships, performance records and ensure zero backlog.

Required profile

• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet targets under pressure.
• Commercial and financial awareness of how procurement impacts production and order fulfillment.

Required skills