Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Buyer
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to fill an opening with a leading aerospace manufacturer located near Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and outside services while managing supplier relationships, delivery performance, costs, and material availability to support daily production requirements.
Requirements of the Buyer

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 5 years of current purchasing or Buyer experience
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
Experience purchasing materials, components, supplies, equipment, and outside services within a manufacturing environment
Experience working directly with suppliers to manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, lead times, and material availability
Strong supplier management and vendor performance evaluation experience
Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier bids and quotations
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work effectively with operations, engineering, production planning, shipping/receiving, and quality teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and ERP systems
Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Aerospace manufacturing or purchasing experience preferred
Benefits of the Buyer

• Competitive salary
• Advancement potential
• Full-time
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k)

Procure materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services required to support daily production needs
Maintain frequent communication with suppliers and carriers to confirm ship dates, expedite orders, and determine expected arrival times
Communicate purchasing schedules, delivery updates, and changes to internal departments and external suppliers
Obtain purchase order confirmations and ensure accurate delivery dates are maintained within the ERP system
Monitor supplier delivery performance and make recommendations regarding suppliers' ability to meet production requirements
Prepare, solicit, and evaluate bids for materials, supplies, and outside processes
Monitor material availability, supplier capacity, market conditions, and changes in delivery lead times
Identify and communicate supplier cost changes while pursuing opportunities to avoid or offset cost increases
Provide detailed weekly vendor delivery performance reports
Coordinate shipment troubleshooting and resolve delivery issues with suppliers and logistics providers
Investigate new suppliers, materials, and outside processes to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve quality
Analyze markets and vendors to assess current and future material availability
Work closely with operations, engineering, production planning, shipping/receiving, and inspection personnel to support production requirements
Perform additional purchasing projects and responsibilities as assigned by management