# Buyer at ALVEST in Hartford, Connecticut, United States -…

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# Buyer

ALVEST

## Job Description

Job Description

- Issue and maintain purchase orders according to MRP demand and incoming requisition forms

- Analyze MRP demand and adjust orders according to real needs

- Update item data settings to improve MRP demand

- Execute on exception messages and take necessary actions to avoid production shortages, over ordering, or excessive inventory.

- Manage scheduling of open orders based on production planning modifications

- Manage vendor warranty claims and Return to Vendor activities

- Manage Inventory for assigned parts

- Work with Category Managers to evaluate Supplier Ratings regularly.

- Manage PPVs on a regular basis

- Maintain clear, professional and efficient communication with internal and external personnel

- Coordinate meetings and prepare needed materials

- Other duties as designated by department manager.

- Strive to meet Key Performance Metrics as assigned by Leadership

- Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience

- APICS certification preferred

- Ability to Thrive in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with occasional exposure to shop floor environments

- Results Driven

- 0-2 years of related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

- Proven negotiation skills

- Positive attitude & team player

- Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills

- Experience with an ERP system

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel at an advanced level with regular use of computers, phones, and ERP/MRP systems

- The ability to work hard and complete multiple challenging tasks within agreed time frames and with the appropriate level of critical thinking and quality. The ability to manage daily, monthly and annual goals with clear, proactive communication and follow up across all teams, both internal and external.

- The drive to improve the business and its processes by seeking efficiency in all activities. The drive to optimize purchasing actions and material flow to achieve quality, inventory, and cost targets by leveraging the supply base through regular negotiation and expansion.

- A commitment to be your best self every day, take responsibility for your actions, take a positive approach towards your coworkers, our challenges and failures, and push yourself and your coworkers for results.

- We strive for success, but sometimes we miss. When we do, we expect everyone to pull together, to get back up, and to push forward again - together.

Posted September 26, 2026

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