**Job Title: Buyer** **Location:** Parsippany, NJ **Pay Range:** $32–$40/hour (based on experience) **Schedule:** Flexible 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) **Work Model:** Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote **Contract Length:** 1 year with potential extension up to 2 years; strong temp-to-perm opportunity **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced **Buyer** to join our Health Procurement Team and support a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple projects. This role will focus on **External Manufacturing Suppliers** within the VMS (Vitamin, Mineral, Supplement) category and direct purchasing for manufacturing operations, including products like Lysol wipes. The Buyer will develop and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders in Marketing and R&D to drive innovation and ensure business continuity. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a results-driven environment. **Key Responsibilities** + Manage direct purchasing for manufacturing operations and external suppliers. + Review and interpret contracts; ensure compliance and accuracy. + Secure supply chain on existing portfolio with Service Level Agreements. + Develop business continuity strategies and cost reduction programs. + Support new product development to launch on time and at competitive prices. + Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply, R&D, and Finance teams. + Drive quality and service improvement strategies; conduct benchmark studies. + Utilize **SAP** and **Excel** for purchasing, reporting, and data analysis. **Qualifications** + **3–5 years of direct buying experience** (manufacturing environment preferred). + BS/BA degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, finance, or related field; MBA is a plus. + Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills. + Proficiency in **SAP** and **Excel** is required. + Experience in large organizations or complex supply chains preferred. + Quick learner with a solution-driven mindset; not afraid of challenges. + Ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver measurable results. 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.