Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a Buyer to join their team. As a Buyer, you will be part of the production planning department supporting the manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive approach which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Contract Buyer **Location:** Wayne, NJ **Pay Range:** $37hr-$40hr Contract is for 6 months only ! **What's the Job?** + Prepare and monitor weekly production plans, translating customer demand into actionable manufacturing schedules. + Manage key projects while balancing core production activities on the manufacturing floor. + Develop and maintain key operational metrics to drive improved plant performance. + Utilize SAP to track production launches and resolve discrepancies between schedules and actual outputs. + Ensure a continuous flow of materials to avoid delays and underutilization of resources. **What's Needed?** + A minimum of 3 years’ experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management. + Experience in a regulated industry, such as GMPs and ISO 9000, is ideal. + APICS Certification is preferred. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Prior experience with SAP or equivalent MRP systems is required. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. + Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence. + Possibility for professional growth and development within the organization. + Contribute to the achievement of plant and corporate goals. + Be part of a team that values safety and efficiency in the workplace. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.