Job Description Purchase Order Processing Place purchase orders and release shipments against purchase orders as required to meet the Sales and Operations Plan  Manage inventory parameters and distribution bills in Oracle for FRU components  Maintain all MRP parameters and monitor purchasing activity to meet inventory goals  Ensure current and accurate information regarding delivery, lead time, and price is correctly reflected in the MRP system (Oracle).  Comfortable client facing - Establish lines of communication with suppliers o ensure proactive notification of any exception status. o Negotiate processes  Communicate part quality issues to suppliers while following the return-to-vendor process. Track returned parts until replacement parts are received.  Create and maintain weekly backlog reporting, escalating and actioning spare component issues is required. Job Description: Insight Global is looking to hire a full time Lead Buyer for one of our industrial manufacturing companies in Rock Hill SC. This person would join the Tactical Procurement organization. The role includes purchasing and planning finished goods, sub-assemblies, and other items as required from suppliers to meet the Sales and Operations Plan. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, overseeing finished goods inventory levels, and ensuring competitive pricing, high quality, and on-time delivery. Additionally, the Buyer will monitor and report on procurement metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Component sourcing and supplier negotiation is required for this role. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements Bachelors degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Engineering, General Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred  4+ years experience or more in tactical procurement with an OEM or Contract Manufacturer  2+ years of experience in supply chain-focused analytics  Strong, concise communication skills (written & verbal) with the ability to influence/persuade while working across various levels of the organization  Previous knowledge or experience with REACH, ROHS, WEEE, CalProp 65, etc  PowerBI experience  Strong negotiation and analytical skills Experience with domestic and international supplier negotiations  Industrial experience in a manufacturing environment  PPAP experience (Production Part Approval Process) & After-Market or Service-related buying experience preferred  Working knowledge of Oracle is preferred null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.