Buyer

Buyer (Manufacturing) Location: kdc/one, Groveport Department: Supply Chain Keep Production Moving. Control the Costs. Own the Details. We’re looking for a detail-driven Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you understand MRP, enjoy vendor negotiations, and know how to balance cost, quality, and service — this role is for you. What You’ll Do Review material requirements and manage MRP in SAP. Place purchase orders and schedule deliveries to support production. Negotiate pricing and manage vendor performance (Cost, Quality, Service). Maintain accurate lead times, capacity data, and material masters. Manage inventory levels, including slow-moving and obsolete materials. Expedite or delay shipments based on demand changes. Resolve quality issues and disposition rejected materials. Approve invoices and partner with Finance on discrepancies. Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and company policies. What You Bring BA/BS preferred (or equivalent manufacturing experience). 3+ years of Buying experience. SAP experience required; APICS/CPIM a plus. Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. If you’re ready to take ownership of your materials, vendors, and results — apply today and help us keep operations running strong. About KDC/ONE We are a trusted, global provider of value-added solutions to many of the world’s leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care categories. We partner closely with customers as a critical enabler of their success through ideation, formulation, design, packaging and manufacturing of products. Every year, we help develop and manufacture products for brands sold in countries all over the world. Our Columbus, Ohio division is comprised of three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in New Albany & Groveport, OH. Together, we employ over 1,000 people in Central Ohio from entry-level packing or material handling roles to senior executives and leadership who are experts in their field. Columbus specifically focuses on the personal care industry with a concentration on liquid and alcohol based. #J-18808-Ljbffr