Buyer - Manufacturing

We are looking for an experienced Buyer for Manufacturing in our Columbus, OH headquarters. The Buyer is directly responsible for the supplier relationship management process related to Rogue Fitness’s manufacturing operations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the role

Procurement of raw materials, components, subassemblies, and services are the core responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Rogue inventory and demand for manufacturing components to drive and execute purchasing decisions
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers
• Sourcing for multiple commodities (i.e. Plastics, Steel, Aluminum, Services, etc.)
• Ensure products and services are secured at cost, quality, and competitive delivery levels consistent with performance expectations
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Resolve quality, delivery, and financial issues with suppliers
• Evaluate forecast and inventory levels
• Design and implement methods to gather and manage manufacturing supply chain data
• Ability to expedite and adapt to a changing schedule
• Contribute to and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering related field, or comparable experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function
• Experience analyzing and improving supply chain data, information, and processes
• Purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel/Google Docs skills, MRP experience, and ERP (preferably Microsoft Dynamics) system knowledge
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multitask and solve problems quickly
• Good communication and comprehension skills

Qualifications

Supply Chain Management (APICS, CSCP, CPIM, etc.) certification is strongly preferred but not required.