Buyer/Planner – Temporary Contract

Job overview

The Buyer/Planner – Temporary Contract is an onsite role in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Monday–Friday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $29–$31 per hour, and the assignment is approximately six months. The role supports purchasing and material planning in a manufacturing environment. The Buyer/Planner manages purchase orders and supplier coordination while monitoring material requirements and delivery schedules. Accurate purchasing records and timely communication help ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer requirements.

What you'll do

• Create and process purchase orders for materials, services, and supplies
• manage orders through receipt
• request supplier quotes and coordinate pricing and availability
• monitor order status, lead times, and deliveries
• update expected delivery dates in the ERP system
• resolve invoice, pricing, shipping, and product-return issues
• communicate delays to internal teams
• procure materials and supplies based on production requirements
• maintain purchasing documentation and prepare routine reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer/planner

charlotte nc

28210

onsite

temporary contract

$29–$31 per hour

monday–friday

8 am–5 pm

purchasing

material planning

supplier coordination

purchase orders

erp system

manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Approximately six-month assignment; Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; role is suited to candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

About the employer

Catapult is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books). Sector: 32.