Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer to support procurement activities for a manufacturing operation in Ohio. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented supply chain specialist who can balance supplier management, purchasing execution, and cost-focused decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to sourcing initiatives, maintain strong vendor partnerships, and help ensure materials and services are secured on time and at competitive value.

Responsibilities:

• Develop purchasing approaches that align with production demands, cost objectives, and supply continuity goals.
• Create and manage purchase orders accurately, ensuring timely processing and follow-through with internal teams and suppliers.
• Build productive supplier relationships to improve service levels, strengthen reliability, and support long-term procurement success.
• Lead pricing discussions and commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Analyze purchasing and supplier performance data using reporting tools such as Power BI to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to address material availability, resolve order issues, and support ongoing operational needs.
• Monitor vendor performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, responsiveness, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Utilize organizational procurement systems to maintain records, track activity, and support day-to-day buying functions.
• Experience working in a buyer, procurement, or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing practices, purchase order management, and supplier coordination.
• Ability to negotiate pricing and commercial terms with vendors in an effective and detail-focused manner.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar reporting tools used for purchasing analysis and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with enterprise or organizational systems that support procurement transactions and supplier data management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working with suppliers and internal business partners.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate purchasing records.