Assistant Buyer

LogistiQ Inc.; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LogistiQ Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support daily purchasing operations in our Port Clinton, Ohio facility. You will prepare and manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and help forecast and negotiate pricing to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and collaborate with internal teams across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinker.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares purchase orders.
• Generates purchase orders to suppliers and tracks deliveries.
• Assists in forecasting and negotiating prices.
• Resolves supplier issues related to logistics, pricing, quality, and accounting.
• Maintains ERP system visibility of deliveries and transactions.
• Monitors supplier performance and maintains purchasing logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork and independence

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: LogistiQ is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn-key innovative solutions to the retail, e-commerce & distribution markets. In our 750,000 sq. ft. facility located in Port Clinton, Ohio, you will find a team of innovators dedicated to building solutions that solve our customers’ evolving needs.

At LogistiQ, our core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our success. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring honesty and transparency in our actions. Innovation drives us to constantly seek creative solutions and push the boundaries of what's possible. Accountability means we take responsibility for our work and uphold the highest standards. Collaboration fuels our collective strength, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. By embracing these values, we foster a culture that not only delivers exceptional results but also makes LogistiQ a great place to work.

JOB SUMMARY: As an Assistant Buyer at LogistiQ, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of the purchasing department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Collects and prepares purchase orders.
• Generates purchase order to suppliers, executes delivery pull-ins, pushouts, or cancellations per operational need.
• Assists in forecasting and negotiating prices.
• Resolves supplier issues regarding logistics, pricing, quality, and accounting.
• Assists in maintaining the ERP system up to date, ensuring visibility of deliveries.
• Assists with resolving receiving and invoicing errors on purchase orders.
• Reviews acquisitions for accuracy prior products are distributed.
• Monitors prices, specifications, and delivery dates.
• May own purchasing duties for product categories.
• Assists in identifying departmental demands to proactively ensure needs are met.
• Liaise with suppliers while maintaining good relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality, ensuring that the goods and services meet the required specifications.
• Maintains purchasing logs and records to ensure accuracy and follow through.
• Maintains a supply chain that minimizes inventory while maintaining product availability.
• Maintains adequate inventories of purchased and manufactured material to satisfy the company.
• Collaborates with internal departments, receiving, and accounting on a regular basis.
• Contributes to process improvement within LogistiQ with strategic alignment with the overall business plan and focus of the company.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

TRAVEL DEMANDS:

• This position may require occasional travel.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with internal teams, vendors, stakeholders & community leaders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be a strategic thinker.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization & employees.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP system.
• Excellent reading and writing skills in the English language.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Successful completion of 90-day probationary period.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or related field preferred.
• Related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. The employee works in an office setting but does have frequent interaction with the shop floor. On the shop floor, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is mixed and the air temperature fluctuates with the seasonal weather.

NOTE: This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity.