Buyer

Hamilton Casework Solutions; Fairfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Casework Solutions in Fairfield, OH is seeking a Buyer who will manage the purchase order replenishment process and support day-to-day procurement activities.

You will source raw materials, packaging components, and equipment; negotiate contracts; optimize supplier relationships; monitor inventory; and collaborate with Operations to meet production schedules. This full-time role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of job-related experience.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office products and ERP systems (Infor/Syteline).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.
• Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.
• Continuously develop and optimize supplier relationships to gather information to source product of the best quality at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet customer requirements.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, create bill of ladings (where applicable) as it pertains to purchasing.
• Update Purchase Orders with confirmed delivery dates and monitor progress until delivery.
• Use creativity to avoid material delays that would impact customer order deliveries.
• Communicate with Operations and Project Managers if materials will be delayed and if it will impact the customer delivery dates.
• Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raws, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points, min/max levels and lead times to maximize production levels. Working closely with demand planning/forecasting to achieve highest possible accuracy.
• Manage and maintain the company Kanban system, including updating the database of card data.
• Handle all claims, returns, feedbacks and bring them to a timely closure.
• Makes necessary adjustments to purchase orders to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with Operations, Receiving, Warehousing to ensure that expectations and constantly met.
• Running materials and inventory reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Continuously strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Infor/Syteline ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Buyer

Full Time Fairfield, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1248

Hamilton Casework Solutions Job Description

JOB TITLE: Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for effectively managing the purchase order replenishment process. Provides support in the purchase of goods, materials, supplies and equipment used in day-to-day operations. Focus is on matching inventory levels with production needs for raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility to source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.
• Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.
• Continuously develop and optimize supplier relationships to gather information to source product of the best quality at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet customer requirements.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, create bill of ladings (where applicable) as it pertains to purchasing.
• Update Purchase Orders with confirmed delivery dates and monitor progress until delivery.
• Use creativity to avoid material delays that would impact customer order deliveries.
• Communicate with Operations and Project Managers if materials will be delayed and if it will impact the customer delivery dates.
• Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raws, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points, min/max levels and lead times to maximize production levels. Working closely with demand planning/forecasting to achieve highest possible accuracy.
• Manage and maintain the company Kanban system, including updating the database of card data.
• Handle all claims, returns, feedbacks and bring them to a timely closure.
• Makes necessary adjustments to purchase orders to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with Operations, Receiving, Warehousing to ensure that expectations and constantly met.
• Running materials and inventory reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Continuously strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required. Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of three-five years of job-related experience preferred.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office products and ERP systems (Infor/Syteline).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work involves sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and using a variety of office equipment.
• Vision abilities require close vision assessments.
• Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Required to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally.

REPORTING LINE

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Monday-Thursday ON SITE / Friday REMOTE
40hrs/week

Hamilton Casework Solutions Job Description

JOB TITLE: Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for effectively managing the purchase order replenishment process. Provides support in the purchase of goods, materials, supplies and equipment used in day-to-day operations. Focus is on matching inventory levels with production needs for raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility to source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.
• Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.
• Continuously develop and optimize supplier relationships to gather information to source product of the best quality at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet customer requirements.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, create bill of ladings (where applicable) as it pertains to purchasing.
• Update Purchase Orders with confirmed delivery dates and monitor progress until delivery.
• Use creativity to avoid material delays that would impact customer order deliveries.
• Communicate with Operations and Project Managers if materials will be delayed and if it will impact the customer delivery dates.
• Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raws, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points, min/max levels and lead times to maximize production levels. Working closely with demand planning/forecasting to achieve highest possible accuracy.
• Manage and maintain the company Kanban system, including updating the database of card data.
• Handle all claims, returns, feedbacks and bring them to a timely closure.
• Makes necessary adjustments to purchase orders to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with Operations, Receiving, Warehousing to ensure that expectations and constantly met.
• Running materials and inventory reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Continuously strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required. Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of three-five years of job-related experience preferred.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office products and ERP systems (Infor/Syteline).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work involves sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and using a variety of office equipment.
• Vision abilities require close vision assessments.
• Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Required to stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally.

REPORTING LINE

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Monday-Thursday ON SITE / Friday REMOTE
40hrs/week