Job DescriptionLearnTastic is a fast-growing online education platform providing accredited continuing-education and compliance courses for professionals across industries—from healthcare and construction to HR and education. With more than 1,000 courses and over a million learners served, LearnTastic is redefining accessible, self-paced learning. Our mission is to make professional development simple, engaging, and impactful—anytime, anywhere.We're looking for a Buyer to join our team.ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Order ManagementProcures assigned products, raw materials (including resins), transfer orders, and services with consideration to cost, quality, delivery, reliability, and total landed cost.Creates, releases, and manages purchase orders and transfer orders in the ERP/MRP system to support production schedules.Monitors open orders and, with the approval and direction of the Materials Manager, expedites materials as needed to prevent production interruptions.Communicates timely and effectively with internal customers regarding order status, changes, delays, and resolutions while maintaining data integrity.Determines appropriate procurement methods, including direct purchase, contracts, or competitive bids.Prepares purchase orders, bid requests, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and approval limits.Resin & Raw Material PurchasingManages resin purchasing activities for the assigned facility, including demand planning coordination, supplier releases, and delivery scheduling.Monitors open resin purchase orders and manage on time delivery of materials.Communicate circumstances when vendor is not meeting agreed upon terms.Coordinates with Planning and Operations to adjust resin orders based on forecast changes, production needs, and inventory targets.Supplier & Contract SupportMaintains effective working relationships with approved suppliers to ensure consistent performance and service levels.Documents and maintains supplier delivery and quality performance to support the supplier scorecard and overall supply base management.Addresses defective or non-conforming materials by working with Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to identify root causes and corrective actions.Inventory & Data ManagementMaintains accurate procurement records including purchases, costs, deliveries, inventory levels, and supplier performance metrics.Supports inventory optimization initiatives by balancing service levels, turns, and working capital requirements.Ensures purchasing data accuracy to support reporting, audits, and financial reconciliation.Compliance & CollaborationMaintains working knowledge of company quality, environmental, and regulatory standards related to procurement and materials.Collaborates with Quality, Environmental, and Safety teams to ensure materials meet all applicable requirements.Desired QualificationsAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and standard purchasing processes.Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills.Experience with resin or raw material purchasing in a manufacturing environment.Experience managing transfer orders between manufacturing facilities.Familiarity with inventory control principles and production planning concepts.Work Environment + Language RequirementsGlobal remote positionRequires at least 3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time each dayMinimal or no travelFluency in the English language; written and verbal proficiency (B2 level minimum on CEFR scale)Reports to a U.S.-based Procurement Leadership
