Buyer

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.