Buyer

The Bolton Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a Buyer to join our Cleveland-area manufacturing team. This role supports production by purchasing raw materials, services, and supplies while managing sourcing, pricing, and delivery.

You will source vendors, review bids, negotiate pricing and terms, and create purchase orders in SAP. The position emphasizes cost-saving opportunities and collaboration with internal departments to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• SAP/ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, supplies, outside services, and other items needed to support production.
• Source vendors, review bids and quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Create and manage purchase orders using SAP.
• Track orders, resolve purchasing issues, and ensure timely delivery.
• Work with internal departments to support production needs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor negotiation

Excel reporting

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP/ERP

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Buyer to join a Cleveland-area manufacturing team. This role is a great fit for someone who understands manufacturing operations, enjoys working with vendors, and can manage purchasing from sourcing and pricing through delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Purchase raw materials, supplies, outside services, and other items needed to support production.
• Source vendors, review bids and quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Create and manage purchase orders using SAP.
• Track orders, resolve purchasing issues, and ensure timely delivery.
• Work with internal departments to support production needs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, and delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• SAP/ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.