Buyer

The Armor Group, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armor Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer/Sr. Buyer in Mason, Ohio to lead strategic sourcing and vendor relationships within the metal manufacturing sector. This role focuses on negotiating contracts, terms, and OEM pricing while executing purchase orders and expanding supplier networks.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in manufacturing procurement, strong communication, ERP/MRP proficiency, and the ability to adapt to changing commodity assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as Buyer in Manufacturing Environment.
• Strong cross-functional communication and detail oriented attitude.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing commodity assignments.
• Understanding of MRP planning.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and payment terms including OEM pricing.
• Conduct strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Manage purchase orders and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate RTV disposition and related inventory tasks.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Purchasing

MS Office

ERP systems

MRP knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We're hiring an experienced Buyer/Sr. Buyer with experience in the metal manufacturing industry to add to our team.

This associate will conduct strategic sourcing of qualified vendors, negotiate both annual agreements and one-time deals, execution of purchase orders, and develop and maintain vendor relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Successfully negotiating contracts and payment terms as well as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) pricing
• Negotiating formula pricing structures based on familiarity with commodities used in typical manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and ability to implement these from start to finish
• Assertively building a qualified base of vendors and continually expand industry expertise
• Purchasing point of contact for assigned business divisions
• Supply chain and purchase order management
• Additional items as assigned by manager

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE COMPANY

This position interacts with Customers, Outside Sales Reps, Vendors, Engineering, Operations, Product Managers, Accounting, Receiving, Quality, and Production.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Basic familiarity with drawings and specifications.
• Strong, cross-functional communication skills, detail oriented, MS office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable working with ERP systems.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to establish rapport.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing commodity assignments.
• Timely disposition of RTV items.
• Understanding of MRP planning.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience as Buyer in Manufacturing Environment.