Buyer - Expert (Pittsburgh)

Job Title : Buyer ( Expert )

Location : Pittsburg, PA

Pay range : $40 - $50/HR

Job Summary:

This advanced position serves as a critical link between supply chain planning and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless material availability and optimal resource utilization. The role demands a strategic thinker who can balance production requirements with customer demand while maintaining rigorous inventory controls. Working in a dynamic environment, this professional will leverage deep materials management expertise to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires independent decision-making capabilities and the ability to navigate complex procurement scenarios while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Identify and lead projects and initiatives to increase operational efficiencies and develop detailed resolution plans to achieve customer delivery commitments and maintain inventory targets

- Develop alternative solutions for supply shortfalls impacting internal and external customers, ensuring root cause identification and corrective action implementation

- Independently handle complex procurement challenges using sound financial, operational, and business judgment in ambiguous environments

- Develop complex supply scenarios, manage order transitions, and conduct supply reviews to enhance performance

- Coordinate component forecasting and material ordering while maintaining strong supplier relationships

- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across various levels of the supply chain organization

- Support product lifecycle programs including launch, transfer, and divestment initiatives

- Execute change management activities following regulatory and local requirements

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

- Maintain SAP planning parameters for assigned areas of responsibility

- Utilize effective delegation strategies to expand scope of influence

Skills:

- Advanced materials management and supply chain planning expertise

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Excellent financial acumen and business judgment

- Proficiency in SAP planning systems and parameters

- Superior communication and interpersonal skills

- Strategic thinking and scenario planning abilities

- Change management and project management competencies

- Relationship building and stakeholder management

- Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

- Inventory optimization and demand forecasting

Experience:

- 10+ years of total professional experience

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Product Supply discipline including SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, or Quality

- Experience in the Life Science or FMCG industry required

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business studies, computer science, industrial engineering, economics, or an equivalent qualification

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction. You will work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while having the autonomy to drive meaningful change. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge systems and processes while building valuable relationships across a diverse network of professionals in a growing industry.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.