Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing-focused team in Cleveland, Ohio as part of a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for a procurement specialist who can balance supplier communication, purchasing execution, and order follow-through in a fast-paced environment. The role centers on supporting day-to-day buying operations, maintaining steady material flow, and helping the organization secure quality goods at competitive terms.
Responsibilities:
- Source and evaluate suppliers based on pricing, service, quality, and delivery performance to support ongoing purchasing needs.
- Prepare, issue, and oversee purchase orders while ensuring order details remain accurate and aligned with business requirements.
- Work directly with vendors to discuss costs, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve reliable supply and value.
- Build productive supplier relationships and serve as a key point of contact for routine procurement matters and follow-up activities.
- Monitor open orders, proactively expedite critical items, and address delays that could affect production or inventory levels.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data in Oracle and related internal systems to support visibility, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with accounts payable and suppliers to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Contribute to improvements in replenishment practices and purchasing workflows to help strengthen supply continuity.
- Support procurement activities tied to system or process updates when needed, ensuring purchasing records and transactions remain current.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of supply chain or purchasing experience, or 3 years of equivalent related experience.
- 1–3 years of hands-on purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience in a detail-oriented setting.
- Background in manufacturing purchasing with an understanding of material flow, supplier performance, and order management.
- Experience using Oracle or comparable ERP systems for purchase order processing and procurement tracking.
- Strong Excel skills for organizing data, reviewing purchasing activity, and supporting analysis.
- Confidence communicating with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, and order status.
- Proven ability to manage purchase orders, follow up on open items, and expedite deliveries when necessary.