Buyer - Day Shift

How Will You Make an Impact? This role is responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials required to support production and prototype builds. The position plays a critical role in maintaining optimal inventory levels, securing competitive pricing, and drives supplier performance across delivery and quality metrics. By effectively managing MRP execution and VMI processes, this role directly supports production continuity and operational efficiency. It also contributes to reducing material liability and freight costs while strengthening supplier relationships. Overall, this position ensures that materials flow seamlessly from suppliers to production to meet customer and business demands. Location On-site role in the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky area. Our Florence, KY site supports high-growth AI and cloud infrastructure customers, spanning server and rack integration, and datacenters where quality, speed, and traceability are essential. What Will You Do? Participate in Master Production Schedule (MPS) loading decisions through proper material sizing. Analyze, maintain, and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to support production needs. Monitor and verify the materials pipeline to ensure alignment with MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues. Ensure materials availability to support production according to the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production. Identify, escalate, and resolve material supply issues proactively. Manage and optimize Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes. Issue purchase orders in accordance with negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions. Ensure supplier compliance with agreements and performance expectations. Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters to balance procurement costs and inventory levels. Track and reduce material liabilities by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, and service metrics. Drive corrective actions for recurring supplier issues using appropriate tools and resources. Support Accounts Payable with resolution of invoice discrepancies. Provide input into commodity strategies and supplier performance insights. Minimize freight expenses associated with materials. Ensure compliance with company safety, health, and security policies. How Will You Get Here? Education Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education and/or experience. Experience At least 1 year of experience working with basic Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Experience in an analyst or similar data-driven role. Experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials planning preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required). Working knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain processes. Ability to calculate and interpret financial and operational metrics (percentages, ratios, trends). Effective communication skills with the ability to present information to various audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Basic understanding of algebra, geometry, and data interpretation. Proficiency with Windows-based systems and general PC applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP systems. Knowledge of Excel macros or automation tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plasticos Castella SA