Buyer

Monti, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Monti, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Buyer to handle the purchase of raw materials, tools, packaging, parts, services, and supplies, ensuring quality, delivery, and specifications at the lowest possible cost.

You will issue purchase orders, manage vendor relationships, monitor open orders in ERP, maintain inventory levels, provide quotes, and drive process improvements across the procurement team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in material management or business management, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years minimum experience in a Buyer or supply chain role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue all purchase orders for commodities within responsibility, monitor open POs in ERP.
• Verify orders are acknowledged by vendors; follow up on past due orders.
• Source products from reliable vendors focusing on quality, delivery and cost.
• Manage vendor relationships; negotiate terms; track performance metrics.
• Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory.
• Provide Account Management Team with reliable material quotes.
• Initiate and implement process improvements for the department.
• Handle material needs for other Monti sites assigned to you.
• Assist in returning rejected material to vendors.
• Evaluate procurement data and monitor key supply chain metrics.
• Complete other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

People skills

MS Office

ERP familiarity

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in material management or business management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

The Buyer will handle the purchase of raw materials, tools, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies, and ensure quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Issue all purchase orders for commodities within responsibility, and monitor open purchase orders within ERP system
• Verify that all orders have been properly acknowledged by the vendor, and follow up with the vendor on all past due orders
• Source products from reliable vendors, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost, and meeting material requirements/specifications
• Manage vendor relationships successfully by building strong partnerships, negotiating competitive terms, and tracking performance metrics to ensure timely delivery and high quality
• Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory
• Provide Account Management Team with reliable material quotes
• Initiate and implement process improvement initiatives for department
• Handle any material needs for other Monti Inc. sites that have been assigned to you
• Assist in the returning of Rejected material to the vendor
• Evaluate procurement data and monitor key supply chain metrics
• Complete other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Preferred 1-3 years minimum experience in a Buyer or similar Supply Chain role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to cooperate with team members/leaders
• Strong people skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suites or related software
• Positive attitude, goal-oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in material management, business management or work equivalent
• Engineering and/or manufacturing background helpful

Physical Requirements

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dirt, dust, and mobile equipment
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work
• Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time
• Simultaneously mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area

Monti, Inc. is proud to be and Equal Opportunity Employer.