Plant Buyer

Job Title: Plant Buyer
Job ID: 90507
Location: Richmond, Virginia


What you will be doing:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive working relationships through open, honest, and effective communication.

• Collaborates effectively across departments, supporting colleagues in achieving shared objectives and promoting cross-functional teamwork.

• Acts with integrity and accountability by honoring commitments, meeting deadlines, and delivering reliable results.

• Effectively navigates and resolves conflicts by identifying mutually beneficial solutions and maintaining productive relationships.

• Balances individual responsibilities with team goals, contributing to both personal and organizational success.

• Demonstrates cultural awareness and adaptability, working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Takes initiative, shows enthusiasm for responsibilities, and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement.

• Works independently with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Embraces change and continuously adapts to evolving business needs, priorities, and processes.

• Maintains a high level of performance in fast-paced and demanding environments while demonstrating resilience under pressure.

• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback, leveraging strengths and addressing development opportunities to support continuous professional growth.

• Functions as a self-starter with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making abilities when managing complex issues under tight deadlines and competing priorities.

• Maintains current knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and purchasing best practices, while pursuing continuous learning and professional development.

• Applies project management principles effectively to organize, prioritize, and execute responsibilities within assigned areas.

• Identifies opportunities and risks through data-driven analysis, considering both internal and external factors when developing solutions.

• Demonstrates proficiency with digital tools, systems, and technologies commonly used in supply chain and procurement environments.

• Adheres to all workplace health, safety, and compliance requirements.

• Establishes ambitious yet achievable goals and consistently works toward successful outcomes.

• Makes timely, informed decisions and follows through with effective execution and accountability..

What you must have:

• 3+ years of purchasing and sourcing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.

• Valid driver's license may be required for supplier visits and business travel, as needed.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com