Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Maple Heights, Ohio on a Contract basis, possibly contract to hire. In this role, you will oversee purchasing activities, build strong supplier partnerships, and help maintain a reliable flow of materials to meet production and customer needs. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong analytical ability, and a proactive approach to improving procurement performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned purchasing categories and cultivate productive relationships with suppliers to support cost, quality, and service goals.

• Review material demand, assess supply needs, and maintain inventory levels that align with operational requirements.

• Issue purchase orders, confirm delivery commitments, and verify lead times to help ensure timely material availability.

• Keep purchasing, item, pricing, and supplier records current and accurate within the company system.

• Identify sourcing options, request quotations, and compare suppliers to improve value and delivery performance.

• Coordinate return activity with vendors and follow through on supplier quality or corrective action matters.

• Track urgent orders, expedite critical shipments, and communicate status updates that support production scheduling.

• Partner with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve invoice mismatches and purchase order discrepancies.

• Assess supply risks, recommend practical solutions, and contribute to procurement projects and process improvements.

• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Proven background managing supplier relationships and handling multiple commodity groups.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail in transactional and inventory-related work.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP platform is preferred.
• Advanced or strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across internal teams and external vendors.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.