Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join a manufacturing organization in Cincinnati, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in supporting purchasing operations, maintaining strong supplier partnerships, and helping ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to expected quality standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to day-to-day procurement performance, resolve purchasing and payment issues efficiently, and use data-driven insights to strengthen overall buying processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase order activities from creation through completion, ensuring timely execution and accurate follow-through on open transactions.
• Monitor key procurement performance measures, identify service or supply gaps, and take action to improve operational results.
• Coordinate with suppliers on routine purchasing needs, track order status, and escalate urgent material availability concerns when necessary.
• Support invoice matching and reconciliation efforts by investigating discrepancies and working with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain productive supplier relationships focused on dependable delivery, cost awareness, and adherence to quality expectations.
• Assist with sourcing and negotiation activities aligned with category plans to help capture savings and support business objectives.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow established procurement and procure-to-pay policies, controls, and documentation standards.
• Update and maintain purchasing records and master data to promote accuracy across procurement systems and reporting.
• Analyze purchasing trends and operational data to recommend process improvements and enhance buyer efficiency.• Experience managing purchase orders in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Ability to track and report on procurement KPIs with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and day-to-day purchasing support.
• Background in supplier coordination, issue resolution, and customer service-oriented communication.
• Familiarity with invoice reconciliation and resolving exceptions related to orders, deliveries, or payments.
• Working knowledge of procurement systems, including experience with Great Plains (GPAC) or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office setting.