Buyer | Manufacturing & Semiconductor Industry

Our client is an award-winning manufacturer supporting the semiconductor industry, known for innovation, quality, and continued growth. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative supply chain team where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods, and services are available to support production goals and customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for manufacturing operations, including materials, goods, and services
• Create and maintain purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems (Epicor experience preferred)
• Conduct competitive bidding and vendor negotiations to drive cost savings
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through ongoing communication and performance management
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to qualify new suppliers and products
• Monitor inventory levels to align with forecasts and production demand
• Analyze market trends and supply chain conditions to support purchasing decisions
• Ensure compliance with procurement strategies and company policies
• Support import/export activities and supplier logistics coordination
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier-related issues
• Assist with non-conformance and supplier quality processes when needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree and/or equivalent experience considered
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environment
• Strong understanding of purchasing, requisitioning, and procurement processes
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and procurement documentation

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

$33.65 - $36.06/hour

Schedule

• 6-Month Contract (with potential for long-term opportunity)
• Fully onsite position in Reynoldsburg, OH