Buyer

Immediate Opening for a Buyer in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Who We Are
11th Hour Staffing Inc. is a family-owned-and-operated business that is passionate about recruiting, customer service, and our community. We are positioned to be your one-stop staffing resource for all your hiring & employment needs from entry-level to executive, spanning across all industries.


Position Summary
Responsible for executing purchasing activities that support manufacturing and service
operations. Manage purchase orders, maintain supplier relationships, expedite critical materials,
resolve delivery issues, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure materials are available to
support production schedules and customer commitments. Serve as the primary point of contact
for suppliers and play a key role in maintaining continuity of supply.

Primary Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other
duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
•Create, issue and manage purchase orders for production materials, components,
consumables, and indirect supplies.
•Monitor, expedite or delay purchase orders when required based on operational needs.
•Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead time, and purchase order information within the
ERP system.
•Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm order status, shipment schedules, and
delivery commitments.
•Reconcile purchase order with receipts and resolve and drive corrective actions to
resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
•Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on purchasing efficiency, supplier
performance, inventory management, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
•Track and report on open orders, past due deliveries, supplier performance, and other
purchasing metrics.
•Assist with supplier onboarding, support sourcing activities, and supplier documentation
as required.
•Support cost savings initiatives by obtaining competitive quotes and identifying
opportunities for cost reductions.
•Communicate supplier delivery schedules and shipment updates to the warehouse
team.
•Coordinate with Quality department and suppliers to resolve supplier non-conformances
and implement corrective actions.
•Resolve material shortages, late deliveries, and supply disruptions to minimize impact on
production schedules and customer commitments.
•Maintain accurate lead time and cost data in procurement systems, supporting cost
savings initiatives through data-driven purchasing decisions.

Requirements
Education & Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
management within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
•Experience with ERP/MRP systems - managing purchase orders, supplier records, lead
times, and material transactions.
•Experience in creating and managing purchase orders and working directly with
suppliers.

Skills & Attributes
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and
address supply risks.
•Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
•Strong communication and collaboration abilities; able to work cross-functionally with
production, warehouse, engineering, finance and quality teams.
•Experience managing supplier expedites and delivery adjustments to meet production
needs.
•Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and evolving operational environments.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP systems.


Work Environment
•Regular exposure to a manufacturing environment including noise, machinery, and
varying temperatures.
•Standard office environment.


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
•Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; and use
hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
•On occasion, it may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders and lift up
to 25 pounds.
•Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM OR 7:00AM-4:00PM
Pay: $26-29/hr

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
11th Hour Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law protected by federal, state or local law.
11th Hour Staffing, Inc. will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to 11th Hour Staffing, Inc. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.